Volvo V50 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V50 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.7
6.7
The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V50 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
960 km in combined cycle
920 km in combined cycle
1190 km on highway
1140 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V50) 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 C 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:
4.51 m
4.54 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.73 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.46 m
Volvo V50 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V50 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
417 litres
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1307 litres
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Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class.
