Volvo V70 2007 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V70 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 V70 consumes 3 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 V70 could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 650 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo V70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 12 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1510 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`410 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 575 kg | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 610 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 16 200 | |
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