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Mercedes A Class vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Volvo S60?

Mercedes A Class vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Volvo S60

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  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is visibly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S60 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 94 km, about 9 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

S60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers barely more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is a bit lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers somewhat more boot space – 427 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Mercedes A Class

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The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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