The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 38,700

€ 41,600

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V60 D5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
58.4
73.4
82.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
73.4 in
Width
69.7 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
109.3
182.2
108.7
181.1
182.2 in
Length
181.1 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3856 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
7.65 %

General
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
F
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
D5244T15
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V60 D5
212 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V60 D5
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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18.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D5
18.19 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V60 D5
38 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
672 mi
Range
436 mi
Volvo V60 D5
672 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 V60 D5
127.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 D5
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft










35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft