Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 64 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.2
9.3
Real fuel consumption:
8.9 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
850 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
780 km with real consumption
650 km with real consumption
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
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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
