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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Volvo EX60?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo EX60

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes C Class Wagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,391 £.

EX60

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 EX60 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mercedes C Class Wagon takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers markedly more torque with 790 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX60 offers very slightly more boot space – 523 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries somewhat more – 565 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 is clearly superior overall 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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The Volvo EX60 arrives as a sleek, family-friendly electric SUV that blends Scandinavian restraint with a surprising dash of personality, wrapping a calm, premium cabin around practical everyday usability. It’s aimed at buyers who prize safety and comfort but still want a car that rewards an enthusiastic drive, proving that sensible can be quietly fun.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
123 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
460 - 565 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mercedes C Class Wagon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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