Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Mercedes-Benz E Sedan 1984-1993 Volvo 240 Sedan 1981-1993
Spec height1 56.3 in 2 
+ 0.04 in
1 56.3 in Spec height1
2 186.6 in Spec length
+ 1.97 in 1 188.6 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Volvo 240 Sedan 1981 - 1993
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Volvo
240
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1981 - 1993
Spotted in Switzerland 15″ Mirrored image
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan 1984 - 1993
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Mercedes-Benz
E-Class
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1984 - 1993
Spotted in Switzerland 16″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolvo 240 Sedan 1981 vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Sedan 1984


Dimensions & Specifications | Volvo 240 Sedan 1981 is 1.97 in longer and 0.04 in lower compared to Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Sedan 1984. It offers 24% less cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
188.6 in
+2
Length
186.6 in
67.3 in
Width2
68.5 in
+1.2
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.3 in
Height1
56.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
+6.3
-- in
Ground clearance3
6.5 in
2910.1 lbs
Weight4,6
-- lbs
5
Seats max.
5
13.9 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
18.4 cu ft
+33%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 9970
Price EU7
€ 16670
+68%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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