Volvo S40 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Volvo S40 torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes C class. Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volvo S40 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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 S40) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S40 2000 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2000 1.9 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | 1`770 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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