The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 300 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 31,700

€ 44,800

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 Volvo S60 D3 is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300.
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
109.3
182.2
111.8
184.5
182.2 in
Length
184.5 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %

General
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
F
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
161 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300
▶ REPLAY
22.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
22.53 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
785 mi
Range
651 mi
Volvo S60 D3
785 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
109.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft








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