Volvo 960 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
|
Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 1.4 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 960 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
|
Volvo 960 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 960 is 10 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 992 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2125 litres | 885 litres | |
|
Volvo 960 has more luggage capacity. Volvo 960 has 462 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo 960 (by 1240 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo 960 has
|
Mercedes E klase has
| |