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 | 231 HP | |
Torque: | 420 NM | 500 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.0 | |
The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
1450 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 | |
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`195 | |
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 (€): | 12 600 | 28 000 | |
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