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2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin review
The C40 may look like style over substance, but there's plenty to like about this 300kW EV crossover. Unusually, an update is already coming.
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James Wong
Volvo C40 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison
Volvo C40
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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2024 Volvo
C40
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryWarranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$74,990 - $87,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Punchier than every similarly-priced rival
- Big car feel in a compact package
- Well featured, no cost options
Misses
- Range is decent but efficiency is not
- 20-inch rims make for a firm urban ride
- XC40 is the more practical choice
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks smart
- High-end display tech
- Comfortable, effortless drive
Misses
- $100,000 drive-away before options!
- $6000 for 5 years of servicing!
- Limited choice, no proper hybrid
Colours Available
The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Spectral Blue metallic
- High-Tech Silver metallic
- Opalite White metallic
- Hyacinth Red metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Graphite grey metallic
- Mojave Silver metallic
- Cavansite Blue metallic
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Polar White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | - | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 300kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 330Nm - 660Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
