Volvo 850 (1992 – 1997) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1992 – 1995): specs compared
Both offer around 226 hp at most. The Volvo 850 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,326 kg against 1,780 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
850
1992 – 1997
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1992 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1992 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 226 hp | 220 – 223 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 300 Nm | 310 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 11.7 s | 8.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 240 km/h | 230 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 10.8 L/100 km | 8.0 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,656 mm |
| Width | 1,759 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,372 – 1,392 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,326 – 1,431 kg | 1,780 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.