Mercedes C class 2004 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 10 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.0 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 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 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 S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo S40) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S40 2007 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo S40 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
| 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 S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 4200 | |
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