Volvo 850 1993 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 206 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Volvo 850 engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mercedes E class. Despite less power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Volvo 850 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo 850) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 885 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo 850 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
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