Volvo 850 1992 vs Mercedes E class 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 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: | 170 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Volvo 850 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 850 engine produces 76 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 850 reaches 100 km/h speed 7.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 850 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo 850 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 850 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes E class 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. | |||
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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo 850 is 8 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 850 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo 850 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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