Volvo S60 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 55 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1860 km on highway | 1590 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 27 600 | |
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