Volvo V60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V60 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo V60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V60 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V60 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 840 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 | 4.60 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 |
1241 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 259 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V60 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo V60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 2`205 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`582 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 508 kg | 615 kg | |
| Volvo V60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 6400 | 4200 | |
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