Mercedes C class 2013 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 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 S60) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 150 HP less power than Volvo S60, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 3.5 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 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 680 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo S60 2018: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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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 | |
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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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`775 | |
| 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 (€): | 26 000 | 30 200 | |
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