Volvo S60 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1550 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 1260 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| 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`090 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 26 200 | |
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