Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes S class engine produces 46 HP less power than Volvo S60, but torque is 180 NM more than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Mercedes S class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes S class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo S60 2013: It has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 49 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`655 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 65 800 | 12 400 | |
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