Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volvo V60 2010
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes C class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 6.2 | 1.6 - 3.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 - 457 HP | 115 - 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 620 NM | 240 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 11.1 seconds | 6.2 - 12.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 12.3 | 4.5 - 10.2 | |
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Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V60. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`189 | ~ 2`129 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7600 | |
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