Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2000 – 2004) vs Volvo S60 (2000 – 2004): specs compared

The Volvo S60 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,380 kg against 1,440 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors 2000 – 2004 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2000 – 2004
Overview
Origin Germany Sweden
Documented years 2000 – 2004 2000 – 2004
Body style — —
Variants 21 8
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 117 – 218 hp 131 – 250 hp
Torque 217 – 400 Nm 220 – 340 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.7 – 12.3 s 6.8 – 11.6 s
Top speed 198 – 249 km/h 200 – 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 12.0 L/100 km 6.4 – 9.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,526 – 4,529 mm 4,577 mm
Width 1,727 mm 1,801 – 1,803 mm
Height 1,425 – 1,427 mm 1,427 mm
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,715 mm
Curb weight 1,380 – 1,600 kg 1,440 – 1,583 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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