Volvo 850 1996 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 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 | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo 850 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Volvo 850 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 885 litres | |
| Volvo 850 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 850 (by 695 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 850 is 0.6 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): | 2`000 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
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