Mercedes C class 2007 vs Volvo V70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 14.0 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 22 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: | 10.84 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.86 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): | no data | 2`410 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4600 | |
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