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Mercedes S Class vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S Class or Volvo S60?

Mercedes S Class vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mercedes S Class

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo S60 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,505 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes S Class with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class offers markedly more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 24 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 offers markedly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S Class delivers somewhat more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries clearly more – 660 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £42,500
S60

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/100km
  • 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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3.9 (1 Reviews)
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27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Mercedes S Class
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
461 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
Is the Mercedes S Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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