Volvo 780 (1986 – 1990) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1986 – 1993): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 200 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 212 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,390 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
780
1986 – 1990
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1986 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1990 | 1986 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 5 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 200 hp | 75 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 290 Nm | 126 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.8 s | 8.0 – 21.7 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 150 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.2 L/100 km | 7.2 – 11.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 – 4,801 mm | 4,765 – 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,560 kg | 1,390 – 1,600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.