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
163 HP
Torque:
340 NM
340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.3 seconds
9.7 seconds
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
7.5
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
950 km in combined cycle
930 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1160 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
Engine production duration:
8 years
5 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 XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Dimensions
Length:
4.53 m
4.60 m
Width:
1.73 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
no data
1034 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 S60.
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
