Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.7
Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway
720 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
450'000 km
500'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
13 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo XC90
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.60 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.46 m
1.54 m
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
