Volvo 144 (1966 – 1974) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell (1965 – 1968): specs compared
The Volvo 144 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 126 hp against 120 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.1 s against 30.0 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 171 km/h. The Volvo 144 is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,455 kg. At 4,740 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell is 89 mm longer than the Volvo 144.
| Specification |
Volvo
144
1966 – 1974
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse T-Modell
1965 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1966 – 1974 | 1965 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | T-modell · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 126 hp | 55 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 146 – 167 Nm | 118 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.1 s | 30.0 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 171 km/h | 126 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,623 – 4,651 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,440 – 1,448 mm | 1,529 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 – 2,616 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,190 – 1,290 kg | 1,455 – 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.