Volvo S60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Volvo S60 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 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): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 95 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: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 9200 | |
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