The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T4 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 32,800

€ 41,600

€ 32,800
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 T4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
Volvo V60 T4
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
182.5
108.7
181.1
182.5 in
Length
181.1 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T4
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.52 %

General
Volvo V60 T4
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
F
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T4
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4164T2
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V60 T4
178 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo V60 T4
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V60 T4
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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20.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T4
20.31 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T4
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V60 T4
40 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
716 mi
Range
436 mi
Volvo V60 T4
716 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T4
111.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T4
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 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