Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 380 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. 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: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7400 | |
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