Volvo S60 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2005

	Volvo S60 2004 - 2008	Mercedes C class 2005 - 2007
Gearbox:	Manual	Manual
Engine:	2.3 Petrol	2.5 Petrol
Performance
Power:	260 HP	204 HP
Torque:	350 NM	245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	6.5 seconds	8.4 seconds
	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 1.9 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	9.3	9.3
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres	62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:	750 km in combined cycle	660 km in combined cycle
	700 km with real consumption	650 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)

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	no data
	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.
Gross weight (kg):	2`010	1`800

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 (€):	3000	3400
Rating in user reviews:	8.5/10	7.4/10
Pros and Cons:	Volvo S60 has more power more dynamic more full fuel tank mileage fewer faults higher ratings in user reviews lower price	Mercedes C klase has roomier boot better manoeuvrability
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Volvo S60 2004 vs Mercedes C class 2005

Performance

Fuel consumption

Drive type

Dimensions