The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 36,200

€ 44,200

€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes C 230 is 6.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.6
72.8
80.3
69.7 in
Width
72.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
180.6
113.1
187.4
180.6 in
Length
187.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.17 %

General
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
W204
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
B4204T31

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
207 hp
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
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16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.86 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
17.86 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
557 mi
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 T4 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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