Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo S60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.7 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1010 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) | |
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: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.5 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 (kg): | no data | 2`110 | |
| 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 (€): | 5000 | 6400 | |
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