Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1993 – 1997) vs Volvo 850 Estate (1993 – 1997): specs compared
The Volvo 850 Estate is the more powerful of the two, with up to 226 hp against 220 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,374 kg against 1,600 kg. At 4,710 mm, the Volvo 850 Estate is 52 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1993 – 1997
|
Volvo
850 Estate
1993 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1997 | 1993 – 1997 |
| Body style | Convertible | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 220 hp | 126 – 226 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 310 Nm | 170 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 11.6 s | 7.5 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 195 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 11.5 L/100 km | 6.0 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,658 mm | 4,710 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,759 mm |
| Height | 1,402 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,600 – 1,690 kg | 1,374 – 1,473 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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