Volvo S40 1995 vs Mercedes C class 2000
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo S40 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.9 | 1.8 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 200 HP | 115 - 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 - 300 NM | 185 - 540 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 13 seconds | 5.2 - 12.1 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo S40. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 - 10.0 | 6.1 - 11.5 | |
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Volvo S40 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Volvo S40 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S40 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
853 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 2`010 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`270 kg | ~ 1`462 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 491 kg | ~ 548 kg | |
| Volvo S40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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