Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 11 HP less power than Volvo V60, but torque is 80 NM more than Volvo V60. Despite less power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo V60. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`340 kg | 2`280 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 16 400 | 11 800 | |
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