The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,400
€ 37,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
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 280
Volvo S60 D5
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
W204
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
17.47 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
446 mi
Range
716 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
716 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
