Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 54 HP more power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V60) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1364 litres | |
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Volvo V60 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 39 litres less 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 (kg): | 2`235 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 19 200 | 29 400 | |
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