Volvo 960 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 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 960 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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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 | |
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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`150 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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