Volvo V90 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1996
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo V90 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.9 - 3.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes E class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 - 204 HP | 113 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 - 267 NM | 170 - 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 - 9.4 seconds | 5.9 - 16.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 11.7 | 6.7 - 13.6 | |
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Volvo V90 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V90 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1702 litres | 1975 litres | |
| Volvo V90 has 392 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 273 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`100 kg | ~ 2`225 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`700 kg | ~ 1`653 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 400 kg | ~ 572 kg | |
| Volvo V90 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 43 procentiem less than Mercedes E class. Therefore, Mercedes E class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
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