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

1. A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a 2006 Volvo S60R and a 2006 C55 Class Mercedes Presented By: Matthew Marcon 15, Buying Your First Car 1/12/12

2. 2007 Volvo S60R 2006 C55 Class Mercedes VS.

3. Let’s look at the 2007 Volvo S60R • This car is extremely attractive and has SO much after market potential. This car is fast yet maintains all wheel drive

4. Safety Features of the 2007 Volvo S60R • The safety rating of the2007 Volvo S60R is good, 4 out of 5 stars. Below are some of the important safety features this car has: • Dynamic Rating • Driver Torso • Rear Passenger Torso • Driver Head and Neck • Rear Passenger Head and Neck • Overall Front • Rear Passenger Head Protection • Chest

5. Technology and Entertainment features of the 2007 Volvo S60R • Front bucket seats w/head restraints • 8-way pwr front seats w/adjustable lumbar, 3-position driver memory • Flat-folding front passenger seat • 60/40 split-fold rear seat w/trunk pass-through, pwr folding head restraints • Trip computer • AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: 100-watt amp, (6) speakers

6. Specifications of the 2007 Volvo S60R Engine Type- Turbo Gas 15 Displacement- 2.5L/ 154 Fuel System- EFI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM- 300@5500

7. City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 2007 Volvo S60R City MPG- 18 Highway MPG- 24 • Average Price per gallon of gas: $3.50 • Average miles per week I drive: 300 • Total weekly gas bill: $43.75

8. Now let’s look at the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes • This car is ridiculously fast, and attracts attention by the beautiful sound of the engine. But it is rear wheel drive

9. Safety Features of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes • The safety rating of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes is excellent. Below are some of the important safety features this car has: • Electronic Stability Control • 4-Wheel ABS • Traction Control • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors • Daytime Running Lights • Child Seat Lower Anchorage • Adjustable Upper Belt - Front • Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear • Pretensioner • Energy Management Feature • Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt • Side Airbag - Front • Head Airbag - Front • Dynamic Head Restraint • Trunk Release • Auto Crash Notify

10. Technology and Entertainment features of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes • 12v power outlet: rear and 1 • Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet • Element antenna • Peripheral anti-lift anti-theft protection • Front and rear ashtray • Audio anti-theft protection: code and integrated in dash Harman/kardon audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3 • Automatic drive indicator on dashboard • Cargo area light Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 12.2 • Front seats cigar lighter Clock Coming home device

11. Specifications of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes • 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 • Premium unleaded fuel 91 • Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 17, country/highway (mpg): 22 and combined (mpg): 19 • Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 22 and EPA city (mpg): 17 • Multi-point injection fuel system • 16.4 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank • Power: 270 kW , 362 HP SAE @ 5,750 rpm; 376 ftlb , 510 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

12. City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the 2006 C55 Class Mercedes City MPG-22 Highway MPG-27 • Average Price per gallon of gas: $3.50 • Average miles per week I drive: 300 • Total weekly gas bill: $43.75

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