Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
9.2
Real fuel consumption:
8.5 l/100km
10.1 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data
1034 litres
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo S60 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 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60.
Gross weight:
1`965 kg
2`010 kg
Net weight:
1`410 kg
1`533 kg
Load capacity:
555 kg
477 kg
Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volvo S60. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better
