Volvo S60 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 163 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 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 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 7 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 | 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 (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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