1995 Volvo 850 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (210 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volvo 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Volvo 850 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz R | |
| Make | Volvo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 850 | R |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5156 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3216 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
