The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 39,800
€ 35,800
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
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 D3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.19 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
W204
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 D3
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 D3
▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
34 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
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 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D3
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
