Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
140 HP
204 HP
Torque:
220 NM
245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11 seconds
8.9 seconds
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.6
9.3
Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
720 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
560'000 km
380'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.58 m
4.53 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
no data
Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class.
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
