Mercedes C class and Volvo V70 have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V70.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
4.9
The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 180 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1080 km in combined cycle
1420 km in combined cycle
1260 km on highway
1620 km on highway
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Dimensions
Length:
4.60 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.54 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
no data
575 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
