Volvo 960 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 77 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo 960 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo 960 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo 960 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 515 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo 960 has 24 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. This could mean that the Volvo 960 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo 960 is 1.5 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): | 1`960 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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