Volvo C30 Optima 2.5 MT (230 hp) vs Mercedes-Benz C-klasse 1.6 AT (136 hp)

Param name	Param value for Volvo C30	Param value for Mercedes-Benz C-klasse
Main Params
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Car name	Volvo C30	Mercedes-Benz C-klasse
Car type	passenger cars	passenger cars
Car body type	hatchback 3 doors	sedan
Model	volvo	mercedes
Variant	c30	c_klasse
Modification	Optima 2.5 MT (230 hp)	1.6 AT (136 hp)
Release of cars	2006	2014
The end of production	2010	2016
Anti-theft protection
Central lock	Yes	No
Standard alarm system	Yes	No
Standard immobilizer	Yes	No
Comfort
Air conditioner	Yes	No
Climate control - paid option	Yes	No
Cruise control - paid option	Yes	No
Onboard computer	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No
Steering wheel height adjustment	Yes	No
Steering wheel reach adjustment	Yes	No
Engine
Boost type	turbocharging	turbocharging
Compression ratio	9	15.7
Cylinder arrangement	in-line	in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm	83 × 93.2	No
Engine capacity, cm³	2521	1598
Engine location	front, transverse	front, longitudinal
Engine power supply system	distributed injection	engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type	petrol	diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm	230 / 169 at 5000	136 / 100 at 3800
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm	320 at 1500	320 at 1500 - 2600
Number of cylinders	5	4
Number of valves per cylinder	4	4
Exterior elements
Metallic paint coating	Yes	No
General information
Brand country	Sweden	Germany
Car class	C	D
Model assembly	Belgium	Germany
Number of doors	3	4
Interior
Electric windows front	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable seats - paid option	Yes	No
Folding rear seat	Yes	No
Heated front seats	Yes	No
Leather interior - paid option	Yes	No
Sunroof - paid option	Yes	No
Multimedia
Standard audio preparation	Yes	No
Standard Hi-Fi audio system	Yes	No
Overview
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Fog lights	Yes	No
Heated mirrors	Yes	No
Xenon / Bi-xenon headlights - paid option	Yes	No
Performance indicators
Acceleration to 100 km/h, s	6.7	10.6
Ecological class	No	Euro 6
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined	12.5 / 6.5 / 8.7	5.5 / 4.1 / 4.6
Fuel type	Super (95)	diesel fuel
Maximum speed, km/h	240	212
Security
ABS	Yes	No
Driver airbag	Yes	No
ESP	Yes	No
Passenger airbag	Yes	No
Rating name	Euro NCAP	Euro NCAP
Safety assessment	5	5
Side airbags	Yes	No
Sizes in mm
Front track width	1548	1588
Ground clearance	135	No
Height	1447	1442
Length	4252	4686
Rear track width	1544	1570
Wheel size	205 / 55 / R16	205 / 60 / R16
Wheelbase	2640	2840
Width	1782	1810
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes	disk ventilated	disk ventilated
Rear brakes	disc	disc
Type of front suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Type of rear suspension	independent, spring	independent, spring
Transmission
Drive type	front	rear
Number of gears	6	7
Transmission	mechanical	automatic
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg	1350	1580
Fuel tank capacity, l	55	41
Gross weight, kg	1860	2155
Trunk volume min/max, l	364 / 1010	480