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:
130 HP
122 HP
Torque:
280 NM
270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
12 seconds
11.7 seconds
Volvo S60 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
6.1
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1010 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway
1290 km on highway
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
6 years
8 years
Engine spread:
Used also on Volvo S80
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class 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
no data
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
no data
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
