Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 170 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 51 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: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2600 | |
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