Volvo C70 2006 vs Mercedes SL 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo C70) 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 (Mercedes SL) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. Volvo C70 engine produces 92 HP less power than Mercedes SL, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo C70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo C70 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the Volvo C70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C70 consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C70 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) 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 SL) 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: | 4.58 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.30 m | |
| Volvo C70 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo C70 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
404 litres | 339 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo C70 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. This could mean that the Volvo C70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo C70 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo C70 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL, which means Volvo C70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 13 400 | |
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