Volvo S60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2007
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 10.2 seconds | |
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 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
1470 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.63 m | 4.58 m | |
Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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 | |
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`110 | 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 (€): | 7400 | 6000 | |
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