Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 94 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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: | 4.61 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V50, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 417 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 68 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3000 | |
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