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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 49,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Volvo XC60?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo XC60

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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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 a bit cheaper – starting at 42,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 49,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,591 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 112 km, about 30 km more than the Volvo XC60.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Volvo XC60 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is markedly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 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 delivers visibly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 311 Nm more.

C Class Wagon

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is barely lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers marginally more boot space – 490 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC60 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,543 L, about 168 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes C Class Wagon carries barely more – 565 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon is far ahead 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 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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Volvo XC60

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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Mercedes C Class Wagon
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
49,200 - 75,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
4,708 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
1,543 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
510 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
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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