Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1965 – 1968) vs Volvo 144 (1966 – 1974): specs compared
The Volvo 144 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 126 hp against 120 hp. It has the higher top speed: 171 km/h against 126 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,190 kg. At 5,380 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 729 mm longer than the Volvo 144.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1968
|
Volvo
144
1966 – 1974
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1968 | 1966 – 1974 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 55 – 120 hp | 86 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 118 – 180 Nm | 146 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.1 s |
| Top speed | 126 km/h | 148 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,131 – 5,380 mm | 4,623 – 4,651 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,496 mm | 1,440 – 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,099 – 3,350 mm | 2,591 – 2,616 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,165 – 1,465 kg | 1,190 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.