Volvo S60 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
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) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volvo S60 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo S60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 3.0 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 304 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 440 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 12.3 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes C class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volvo S60. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 - 9.9 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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Volvo S60 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, a Volvo S60 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 - 136 mm (4.9 - 5.4 inches) | 92 mm (3.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`087 kg | ~ 2`089 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`613 kg | ~ 1`519 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 474 kg | ~ 570 kg | |
| Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 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: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 27 200 | |
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