Mercedes C class 2000 vs Volvo S40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volvo S40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.6 | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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 S40) 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: | 4.53 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 5 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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