Mercedes C class 2001 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.6 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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 | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 8.8 | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V50 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V50) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30, Volvo C70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V50. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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