Volvo S60 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 400 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 244 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 41 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Volvo S60 has 4x4: Engine power is automatically (without driver intervention) distributed among the wheels based on conditions using a hydraulic multi-disc clutch, viscous clutch, or similar traction control device. Some systems allow locking of multi-disc clutch manually for permanent all wheel drive. | |||
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: | no data | 11.22 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 33 400 | 28 000 | |
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