Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1978 – 1986) vs Volvo 265 (1980 – 1982): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 185 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 12.6 L/100 km. The Volvo 265 is the lighter car, from 1,456 kg against 1,480 kg. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell dates from 1978 – 1986, the Volvo 265 from 1980 – 1982.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1978 – 1986
|
Volvo
265
1980 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1986 | 1980 – 1982 |
| Body style | T-modell · Estate / wagon | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 185 hp | 155 hp |
| Torque | 137 – 260 Nm | 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 15.0 s | 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 212 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,724 – 4,765 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,740 – 1,786 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,445 – 1,471 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 – 2,799 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,480 – 1,670 kg | 1,456 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.