Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 80 HP less power than Volvo V70, but torque is 69 NM more than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.5
10.2
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.7 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 405 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
880 km in combined cycle
680 km in combined cycle
1060 km on highway
930 km on highway
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
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:
no data
575 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better
