Volvo S60 2015 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1710 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1860 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 1170 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine 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: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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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 (kg): | 2`060 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 27 200 | |
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