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Mercedes S-Class vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Volvo V60?

Mercedes S-Class vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly 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

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo V60 is clearly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,599 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes S-Class with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S-Class offers a bit more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 19 km more than the Volvo V60.

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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 S-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes S-Class is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes S-Class delivers markedly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 589 Nm. That’s about 261 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V60 is clearly lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 431 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers marginally more boot space – 530 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries visibly more – 660 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S-Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £104,000
S-Class

Mercedes S-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 336 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
  • Electric Range 98 - 118 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 V60

The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Reviews Volvo V60

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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Mercedes S-Class
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
45 - 141 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
460 - 506 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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