Volvo S60 2013 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 650 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) | |
| 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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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 | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S60 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 26 200 | |
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