The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 33,800

€ 42,300

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.4 in
Width
69.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.4 in
Height
56.9 in
109.3
182.2
108.7
180.6
182.2 in
Length
180.6 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3688 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.47 %

General
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
F
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D5204T3
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S60 D3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
22.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
22.91 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
41 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
718 mi
Range
764 mi
Volvo S60 D3
718 mi
764 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D3
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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