Volvo S60 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 116 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1630 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1810 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1210 km with real consumption | 740 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 | 4.69 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`050 | 2`195 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 600 | 28 200 | |
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