Volvo V60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V60 engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.0 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 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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 | 4.60 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 3 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V60 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo V60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo V60, so Volvo V60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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