Volvo 960 1990 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo 960 engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes E class, but torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo 960 is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.3 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`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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