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Mercedes B Class vs Volvo XC60 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Volvo XC60?

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

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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 B Class has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33100 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 16062 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes B Class performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 83 km, about 1 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 has a significantly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 217 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC60 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 709 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 259 Nm difference.

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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, Mercedes B Class is clearly perceptible lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo XC60 offers hardly perceptible more room – 483 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1543 L, which is about 3 L more than the Mercedes B Class.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 550 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo XC60 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo XC60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 km
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Mercedes B Class

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The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Volvo XC60

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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4708 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

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

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