Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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 V70) 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Mercedes C class has 90 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 2`300 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4000 | |
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