Volvo 850 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 850 engine produces 37 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo 850 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo 850 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 850 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo 850 is smaller. Volvo 850 is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 850 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1580 litres | 1975 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Volvo 850 has 180 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 395 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.7 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: | 2`000 kg | 2`310 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`499 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 501 kg | 580 kg | |
| Volvo 850 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo 850, so Mercedes E class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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