Mercedes C class 2007 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: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 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 V50) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 8 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | no data | |
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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: | 2`205 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`590 kg | 1`416 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 484 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Volvo V50. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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