Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes S class engine produces 29 HP more power than Volvo S60. Despite the higher power, Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes S class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 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%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 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 62 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: | 12.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1 metres more than that of the Volvo S60, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`630 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 60 200 | 11 800 | |
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