Volvo C70 1999 vs Mercedes CLK 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes CLK) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Volvo C70 is larger. Volvo C70 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo C70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 262 litres | 276 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 390 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo C70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes CLK has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo C70, so Volvo C70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 6000 | |
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