Volvo S60 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 98 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 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 S60 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo S60 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 S60) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 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. Note, however, that this Volvo S60 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of Volvo S60 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S60 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 24 200 | |
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