Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo V60 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo V60, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| 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 V60) 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. | |||
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: | no data | 430 litres | |
| 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): | no data | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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