The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)

€ 39,800
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 32,300
 Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13) Volvo S60 D4
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D4
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)
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 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)
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 D4
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.19 %
Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)

General

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D4
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D4
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D4
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4

Performance

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4

▶ REPLAY
15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
968 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data