Mercedes C class 2004 vs Volvo S60 2004

 
Mercedes C class
2004 - 2005
Volvo S60
2004 - 2009
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 192 HP180 HP
Torque: 260 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds9.5 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes C class engine produces 12 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.910.0
Real fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100km10.0 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 690 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway920 km on highway
640 km with real consumption700 km with real consumption

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ...  More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.58 m
Width: 1.73 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
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: no data424 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1034 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5002`030
Safety: no datano 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 (€): 30002800
Rating in user reviews: 7.4/10 8.5/10
Pros and Cons: Mercedes C klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
Volvo S60 has
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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