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 S60 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.
Mercedes C class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. On average, Mercedes C class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1034 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
13 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 2.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 2`041 kg
~ 2`031 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`488 kg
~ 1`543 kg
Load capacity:
~ 553 kg
~ 488 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volvo S60. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
