Mercedes C class 2002 vs Volvo V50 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
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. | |||
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: | 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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