Mercedes C class 2005 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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: | 231 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. Mercedes C class 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 | |
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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: | 455 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 31 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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