Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 80 NM more than Volvo S60. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 380 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 95 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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): | 2`190 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 7400 | |
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