Mercedes C-Class Wagon vs Volvo S60 – 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 C-Class Wagon has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the Volvo S60 costs 42500 £. That’s a price difference of around 72 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon manages with 0.40 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Volvo S60 with 0.70 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs a bit better – achieving up to 112 km, about 18 km more than the Volvo 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 Mercedes C-Class Wagon has a visibly edge – offering 680 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon performs visibly better – reaching 280 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Wagon pulls distinctly stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 311 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 Volvo S60 is minimal lighter – 1715 kg compared to 1755 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes C-Class Wagon offers a bit more room – 490 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes C-Class Wagon a touch takes the win – 565 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes C-Class Wagon proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes C-Class Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.