The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)

€ 42,000
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 36,100
 Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11) Volvo S60 D5
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)
109.3
182.2
180.6 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3710 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.86 %
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
W204
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic 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 272.948
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
202 hp
Volvo S60 D5
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
436 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
661 mi
Volvo S60 D5
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
129.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data