The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 38,600
€ 32,400
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.4
73.4
82.6
69.7 in
Width
73.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
180.6
109.3
182.2
180.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.75 %
General
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
W204
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.52 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
27.52 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
450 mi
Range
771 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
771 mi
Volvo S60 D3
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
