Volvo V60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volvo V60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V60 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 V60) 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: | 4.63 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo V60 is larger. Volvo V60 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 485 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V60 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Volvo V60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V60 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo V60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6200 | |
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