Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 178.4 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 68.0 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 55.6 in | 2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3901 lb. | 3685 lb. | 216 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 38.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 53.1 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 51.9 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.7 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 54.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 33.0 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.7 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
just ok see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
too tight back there. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Rear seats are narrow and hard. The centre seat is only usable for very small people on very short trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There is no rear seat room. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
fake leather is too cheap for a m-b. seats too hard. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review |