Volvo V60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 69 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V60 could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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`200 | 2`155 | |
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 5800 | |
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