Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 56 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.3
9.3
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
700 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:
12 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
