Mercedes S class 2013 vs Volvo S60 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 456 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 202 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 350 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes S class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes S class consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
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 S 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: | 5.25 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 49 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 442 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 68 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`730 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 66 600 | 33 200 | |
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