Volvo S60 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo S60) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 84 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S60 is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.88 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`135 | |
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| The Volvo S60 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 600 | 26 800 | |
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