Volvo S60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 27 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 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 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 30 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: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 1040 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 95 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: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.5 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`090 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5000 | |
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