Volvo 244 (1975 – 1990) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1975 – 1985): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 155 hp. The Volvo 244 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 9.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 190 km/h. The Volvo 244 uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,247 kg against 1,360 kg. At 4,780 mm, the Volvo 244 is 56 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Volvo
244
1975 – 1990
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1975 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1990 | 1975 – 1985 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 82 – 155 hp | 60 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 240 Nm | 113 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 17.5 s | 9.9 – 27.4 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 190 km/h | 135 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 11.7 L/100 km | 8.9 – 12.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,710 mm | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,247 – 1,375 kg | 1,360 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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