Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo V70, but torque is 55 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
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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: | 485 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.84 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.86 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5200 | |
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