Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Volvo S60 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Volvo S60 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Volvo S60 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Volvo S60 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Volvo S60 is larger. Volvo S60 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
424 litres
455 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
1034 litres
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter:
13 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 2.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight:
~ 2`031 kg
~ 2`041 kg
Net weight:
~ 1`543 kg
~ 1`488 kg
Load capacity:
~ 488 kg
~ 553 kg
Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
