Volvo S60 2001 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.7 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: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
|
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
|
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: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 930 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: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes G klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Volvo S60 has
|
Mercedes C klase has
| |