The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 38,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T3 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 230.
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 230
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 T3
Mercedes C 230
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.99 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 230
F
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4154T4
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 230
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.63 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
728 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo S60 T3
728 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 T3
109.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
