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:
170 HP
210 HP
Torque:
240 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.2 seconds
7 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.7
9.2
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 225 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
570 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway
1000 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
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK
Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect.
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:
4.53 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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
