Mercedes C class 2004 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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 | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 35 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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