Mercedes C class 2001 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V50 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V50, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V50. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.0 | |
| Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes C class 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) | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 470 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1384 litres | 1307 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 53 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 77 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: | 2`175 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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