The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 32,800
€ 39,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 280.
Volvo S60 T3
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 T3
Mercedes C 280
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.06 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 280
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 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4154T4
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.63 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
728 mi
Range
446 mi
Volvo S60 T3
728 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
109.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 280
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
