Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
940 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
1.41 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
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424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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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
