Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volvo V60 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 211 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 156 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 4.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes C klase 2013 2.0 engine Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time. In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 60 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 13 400 | |
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