The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 44,900
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 T3 is 2.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300.
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
58.4
73.4
82.6
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.4 in
Width
71.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.4 in
Height
56.8 in
109.3
182.2
111.8
184.5
182.2 in
Length
184.5 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.88 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
F
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
B4164T3
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.85 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
13.85 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes C 300
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
612 mi
Range
651 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
651 mi
Mercedes C 300
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
