Volvo V40 (1996 – 2000) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1997 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Volvo V40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
1996 – 2000
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 23 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 200 hp | 88 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 300 Nm | 135 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 13.0 s | 8.3 – 17.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 235 km/h | 167 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,480 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 – 1,290 kg | 1,250 – 1,474 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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