Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo S60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences."
Performance
Power:
231 HP
210 HP
Torque:
540 NM
320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.8 seconds
7.4 seconds
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.6
9.9
Real fuel consumption:
8.2 l/100km
10.6 l/100km
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60.
Fuel tank capacity:
62 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
810 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
1050 km on highway
940 km on highway
750 km with real consumption
660 km with real consumption
Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Mercedes C class is smaller. Mercedes C class is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
455 litres
424 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1034 litres
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
12 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
