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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`200 kg | 2`205 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 615 kg | |
| Volvo V60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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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 (€): | 6600 | 4000 | |
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