1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 and 1985 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 250 | 245 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
