Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (2000 – 2004) vs Volvo V40 (2000 – 2004): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 200 hp. The Volvo V40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.7 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 235 km/h. The Volvo V40 uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,380 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
2000 – 2004
|
Volvo
V40
2000 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 21 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 117 – 218 hp | 102 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 217 – 400 Nm | 145 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 12.3 s | 7.3 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 249 km/h | 185 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.0 L/100 km | 5.4 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 – 4,529 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,425 – 1,427 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,380 – 1,600 kg | 1,230 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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