Compare: Volvo 850 1991 Sedan 170 Hp vs Mercedes-Benz E-class 2003 Sedan 177 Hp

General information

Brand

Volvo

Mercedes-Benz

Model

850

E-class

Generation

850 (LS)

E-class (W211)

Modification (Engine)

2.5 20V (170 Hp)

E 270 CDI (177 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

1991

2003

End of production

1997

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12 l/100 km

10.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km

5.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9 l/100 km

7.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.9 sec

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.9 sec

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.5 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

215 km/h

232 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.6 Hp/tonne

9.6 kg/Hp, 104.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 160 Nm/tonne

4.2 kg/Nm, 236 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.

177 Hp @ 4200 rpm.

Power per litre

69.8 Hp/l

65.9 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm @ 4700 rpm.

400 Nm @ 1800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

B5254S

OM 647.961

Engine displacement

2435 cm³

2685 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

83 mm

88 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

88.3 mm

Compression ratio

10.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Diesel Commonrail

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.3 l

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l

11.7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1375 kg

1695 kg

Max. weight

1840 kg

2200 kg

Max load

465 kg

505 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

445 l

540 l

Fuel tank capacity

73 l

65 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4660 mm

4818 mm

Width

1761 mm

1822 mm

Height

1415 mm

1452 mm

Wheelbase

2665 mm

2854 mm

Front track

1520 mm

1577 mm

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm

1570 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.4 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/60 R15

225/55 R16

Wheel rim size