Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 380 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 7400 | |
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