Volvo 960 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo 960) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 78 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 7.5 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo 960 is larger. Volvo 960 is 13 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo 960 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | no data | |
| 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): | 1`960 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3200 | |
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