The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 32,300
€ 36,200
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 D4 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 230.
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 230
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 D4
Mercedes C 230
3624 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.32 %
General
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 230
F
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 230
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 230
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
22.51 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
55 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
968 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo S60 D4
968 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
88.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
