Volvo S60 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2005

	Volvo S60 2005 - 2009	Mercedes C class 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.4 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:	260 HP	204 HP
Torque:	350 NM	245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.5 seconds	8.4 seconds
	Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 56 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.3	9.3
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	750 km in combined cycle	660 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)

Dimensions
Length:	4.58 m	4.53 m
Width:	1.80 m	1.73 m
Height:	1.43 m	1.43 m
	Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:	424 litres	455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down	1034 litres	no data
	Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 31 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	10.8 meters
Gross weight (kg):	2`025	1`800

Safety:	no data	no data
Quality:	below average	low
	Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably better
Average price (€):	3200	3400
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo S60 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews	Mercedes C klase has roomier boot
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Volvo S60 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions