Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.6
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.7 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
980 km on highway
710 km with real consumption
690 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.58 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1034 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better
