Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 56 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.3
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
700 km in combined cycle
660 km in combined cycle
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
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
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1034 litres
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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
