The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11)
€ 40,200

€ 42,000

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Mercedes C 280
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.5 %

General
Volvo S60 T5
Mercedes C 280
F
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T5
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 272.948

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
242 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo S60 T5
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Volvo S60 T5
Mercedes C 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
14.97 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
38 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
682 mi
Range
436 mi
Volvo S60 T5
682 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
117.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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