Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 47 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 109 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.1
6.7
The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
80 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
980 km in combined cycle
1040 km in combined cycle
Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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
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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.
