The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 D5 (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 35,000

€ 37,400

€ 35,000
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 D5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Volvo S60 D5
Mercedes C 280
1484
1865
2097
1444
1770
2008
1865 mm
Width
1770 mm
2097 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1484 mm
Height
1444 mm
2776
4628
2760
4586
4628 mm
Length
4586 mm
2776 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 D5
Mercedes C 280
1658 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
6.21 %

General
Volvo S60 D5
Mercedes C 280
F
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 D5
Mercedes C 280
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D5244T15
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
212 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
212 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes C 280
420 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo S60 D5
420 NM
300 NM
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Volvo S60 D5
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
103 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
7.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 D5
7.82 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 D5
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
63 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
67 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
925 mi
Range
446 mi
Volvo S60 D5
925 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
92.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 D5
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
475 L








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