Volvo S60 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 43 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 950 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 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`110 | 2`105 | |
| 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 | 7400 | |
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