The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (13 - 15)
€ 37,400
€ 30,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm shorter, 9.6 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
1444
1770
2008
1484
1866
2097
1770 mm
Width
1866 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2097 mm
1444 mm
Height
1484 mm
2760
4586
2776
4635
4586 mm
Length
4635 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2776 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1639 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.13 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
W204
Generation
F
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo S60 D3
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
300 NM
350 NM
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
6.82 kg/bhp
12.23 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
446 mi
Range
982 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
