Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1977 – 1985) vs Volvo 262 (1977 – 1981): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 155 hp. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,375 kg against 1,410 kg. At 4,879 mm, the Volvo 262 is 238 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1977 – 1985
|
Volvo
262
1977 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1985 | 1977 – 1981 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 185 hp | 140 – 155 hp |
| Torque | 185 – 240 Nm | 204 – 234 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 200 km/h | 185 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,641 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,786 mm | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,394 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,375 – 1,460 kg | 1,410 – 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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