A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a 2006 Volvo S60R and a 2006 C55 Class

Mercedes

Presented By: Matthew Marcon15, Buying Your First Car1/12/12

2007 Volvo S60R

2006 C55 Class Mercedes

VS.

Let’s look at the 2007 Volvo S60R

o This car is extremely attractive and has SO much after market potential. This car is fast yet maintains all wheel drive

Safety Features of the 2007 Volvo S60R

o The safety rating of the 2007 Volvo S60R is good, 4 out of 5 stars. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

o Dynamic Ratingo Driver Torsoo Rear Passenger Torsoo Driver Head and Necko Rear Passenger Head and Necko Overall Fronto Rear Passenger Head Protectiono Chest

Technology and Entertainment features of the 2007 Volvo S60R

o Front bucket seats w/head restraintso 8-way pwr front seats w/adjustable lumbar, 3-

position driver memoryo Flat-folding front passenger seato 60/40 split-fold rear seat w/trunk pass-through,

pwr folding head restraintso Trip computero AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: 100-watt amp, (6)

speakers

Specifications of the 2007 Volvo S60R

Engine Type- Turbo Gas 15Displacement- 2.5L/ 154Fuel System- EFISAE Net Horsepower @ RPM- 300@5500

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 2007 Volvo S60R

City MPG- 18Highway MPG- 24

o Average Price per gallon of gas: $3.50o Average miles per week I drive: 300o Total weekly gas bill: $43.75

Now let’s look at the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes

o This car is ridiculously fast, and attracts attention by the beautiful sound of the engine. But it is rear wheel drive

Safety Features of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes

o The safety rating of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes is excellent. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

o Electronic Stability Control o 4-Wheel ABS o Traction Control o Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrorso Daytime Running Lights o Child Seat Lower Anchorageo Adjustable Upper Belt - Front o Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear o Pretensioner o Energy Management Feature o Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt o Side Airbag - Front o Head Airbag - Front o Dynamic Head Restraint o Trunk Release o Auto Crash Notify

Technology and Entertainment features of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes

o 12v power outlet: rear and 1 o Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet o Element antenna o Peripheral anti-lift anti-theft protectiono Front and rear ashtray o Audio anti-theft protection: code and integrated in dash Harman/kardon

audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3 o Automatic drive indicator on dashboard o Cargo area light Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.2 o Front seats cigar lighter Clock Coming home device

Specifications of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes

o 5,439 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 97 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 11 compression ratio, overhead cam and three valves per cylinder

o Premium unleaded fuel 91o Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 17, country/highway (mpg): 22

and combined (mpg): 19o Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 22 and EPA city (mpg): 17o Multi-point injection fuel systemo 16.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tanko Power: 270 kW , 362 HP SAE @ 5,750 rpm; 376 ft lb , 510 Nm @

4,000 rpm

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes

City MPG-22Highway MPG-27

o Average Price per gallon of gas: $3.50o Average miles per week I drive: 300o Total weekly gas bill: $43.75

Finals Costs•2006 C55 Class Mercedes - $18,000•2007 Volvo S60R - $15,000