Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.4
11.3
Real fuel consumption:
10.6 l/100km
12.3 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
610 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway
860 km on highway
620 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
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
