Volvo 960 1994 vs Mercedes S class 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 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 | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volvo 960 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo 960 engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes S class, but torque is 3 NM less than Mercedes S class. Thanks to more power Volvo 960 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 13.3 | |
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The Volvo 960 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo 960 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 700'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo 960 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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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