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Mercedes S Class vs Volvo S60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (802 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (97200 £ vs 42500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Volvo S60?

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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.

Volvo S60 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42500 £, while the Mercedes S Class costs 97200 £. That’s a price difference of around 54656 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mercedes S Class with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes S Class performs slightly better – achieving up to 117 km, about 23 km more than the Volvo S60.

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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 S Class has a clearly edge – offering 802 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 3.30 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes S Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes S Class pulls significantly stronger with 1430 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 721 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Volvo S60 is evident lighter – 1715 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes S Class offers noticeable more room – 550 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes S Class evident takes the win – 730 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 255 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo S60 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Mercedes S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Volvo S60

The Volvo S60 wears Scandinavian understatement like a tailored suit, pairing a serene cabin with composed handling that makes the daily commute feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers after executive looks, rock‑solid safety and practical versatility — with a dash of discreet luxury — it's a persuasive pick that doesn't need to shout for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
97200 - 204400 £
Price
42500 - 65100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 13.2 L
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
31 - 117 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
10.40 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
52 - 301 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 76 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2070 - 2650 kg
Curb weight
1715 - 2039 kg
Trunk capacity
325 - 550 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
5179 - 5469 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1921 - 1954 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1503 - 1515 mm
Height
1431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 730 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 802 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 1430 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 12
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 590 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2989 - 5980 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
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What drive types are available for the Mercedes S Class?

The Mercedes S Class is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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