The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 42,900

€ 38,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon.
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
3739 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.55 %

General
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
14.96 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
45 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
661 mi
Range
441 mi
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
661 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
176.2 kWh
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes C 230 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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