Mercedes C class 2004 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 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: | 170 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.58 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 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 | |
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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: | 2`065 kg | 2`030 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 555 kg | 430 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Volvo S60. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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