Mercedes C class 2002 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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 V50) 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 | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 1.41 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 4 cm lower. | |||
| 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`210 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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