Mercedes C class 2018 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 98 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S60) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | 142 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Volvo S60 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 442 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 27 000 | |
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