The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. Volvo V60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
€ 38,100

€ 40,100

€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo V60 T5.
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
181.1
109.3
182.5
181.1 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3746 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.7 %

General
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
S204
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
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
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
201 hp
237 hp
Volvo V60 T5
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T5
Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T5
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
17.38 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
25 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V60 T5
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
441 mi
Range
515 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
441 mi
515 mi
Volvo V60 T5
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
176.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Volvo V60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Volvo V60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft