The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 40,000

€ 30,300

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
56.9
69.7
79.1
58.4
73.5
82.6
69.7 in
Width
73.5 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
180.6
109.3
182.5
180.6 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.47 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
W204
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
B4164T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
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16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
16.51 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
37 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
573 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
573 mi
621 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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