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:
150 HP
130 HP
Torque:
340 NM
280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.1 seconds
12 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.1
6.5
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1010 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1310 km on highway
1370 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
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. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
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
