Volvo S60 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2004

	Volvo S60 2004 - 2009	Mercedes C class 2004 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.0 Petrol	1.8 Petrol
Performance
Power:	180 HP	143 HP
Torque:	240 NM	220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.8 seconds	9.7 seconds
	Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.2	7.9
Real fuel consumption:	10.1 l/100km	8.5 l/100km
	The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	760 km in combined cycle	780 km in combined cycle
	980 km on highway	1050 km on highway
	690 km with real consumption	720 km with real consumption

Drive type
Wheel drive type:	Front wheel drive (FWD)	Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2004 1.8 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`010	1`500

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 (€):	2800	3000
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo S60 has more power more dynamic fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews lower price	Mercedes C klase has lower fuel consumption
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Volvo S60 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2004

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions