The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 42,000
€ 33,300
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 T4.
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 T4
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 T4
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.19 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 T4
W204
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 T4
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
178 hp
Volvo S60 T4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 T4
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T4
▶ REPLAY
15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
436 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
621 mi
Volvo S60 T4
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).
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 280
178.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
