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:
185 HP
122 HP
Torque:
400 NM
270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.2 seconds
11.7 seconds
Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 63 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6
6.1
Real fuel consumption:
6.4 l/100km
6.4 l/100km
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.
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
1090 km with real consumption
960 km with real consumption
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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60
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: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... 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
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
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Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
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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.
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
