Volvo S40 (2000 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 200 hp. The Volvo S40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC has the higher top speed: 248 km/h against 235 km/h. The Volvo S40 uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,480 mm, the Volvo S40 is 137 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC.
| Specification |
Volvo
S40
2000 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | Sportcoupe · Coupé |
| Variants | 9 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 200 hp | 129 – 218 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 300 Nm | 190 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 12.0 s | 7.7 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 235 km/h | 208 – 248 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km | 6.2 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,343 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 1,715 – 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,275 kg | 1,370 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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