Mercedes A-Class vs Volvo V60 – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A-Class has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £, while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £. That’s a price difference of around 9386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Volvo V60 performs slight better – achieving up to 92 km, about 7 km more than the Mercedes A-Class.

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 V60 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 455 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 135 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mercedes A-Class takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 pulls evident stronger with 709 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 259 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes A-Class is distinct lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 294 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo V60 offers evident more room – 519 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo V60 performs to a small extent better – up to 1431 L, which is about 241 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Volvo V60 slight takes the win – 506 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Our conclusion: The Volvo V60 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Volvo V60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.