Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Volvo S60. Despite the higher power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9
9.2
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
890 km in combined cycle
760 km in combined cycle
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:
1.43 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:
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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