The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 44,900

€ 29,800

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 300 is 2.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
111.8
184.5
109.3
182.2
184.5 in
Length
182.2 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.88 %

General
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
W205
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
B4164T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
651 mi
Range
612 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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