Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volvo S60 2018
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 156 HP | 254 HP | |
Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 98 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.2 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
510 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo S60 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 S60) 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: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
Mercedes C class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes C class is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 442 litres | |
Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 38 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.22 meters | 12.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.88 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mercedes C class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | no data | |
Safety: | |||
The Volvo S60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | high | average | |
Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 26 800 | 29 600 | |
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