Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.1 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 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 820 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 3 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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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`205 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 6800 | |
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