Volvo S60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 1010 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) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.08 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`135 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 27 000 | |
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