The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D4 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 33,800

€ 37,400

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 280
58.4
73.5
82.6
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.5 in
Width
69.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.4 in
Height
56.9 in
109.3
182.5
108.7
180.6
182.5 in
Length
180.6 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 280
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.88 %

General
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 280
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 280
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D4204T5
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
179 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo S60 D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
20.35 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
62 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1112 mi
Range
446 mi
Volvo S60 D4
1112 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
78.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D4
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
899 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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