Volvo 960 1994 vs Mercedes S class 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volvo 960 engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes S class, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Mercedes S class. Despite less power, Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 13.2 | |
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The Volvo 960 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes S class, which means that by driving the Volvo 960 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 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: | 4.87 m | 5.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Volvo 960 is smaller. Volvo 960 is 24 cm shorter than the Mercedes S class, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo 960 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 2.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes S class, which means Volvo 960 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4800 | |
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