Mercedes C class 2011 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo V60, but torque is 70 NM less than Volvo V60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 11.6 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 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 570 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The Volvo V60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 7600 | |
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