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Mercedes SL Class vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (816 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (112,700 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes SL Class or Volvo S60?

Mercedes SL Class vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mercedes SL Class

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

SL Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S60 is considerably cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,190 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 94 km, about 82 km more than the Mercedes SL Class.

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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 SL Class offers substantially more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 361 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes SL Class delivers significantly more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 711 Nm more.

SL Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more boot space – 427 L compared to 240 L. That’s a difference of about 187 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £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 SL Class

The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.

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Volvo S60

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
112,700 - 219,300 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 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
12 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
206 - 309 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,195 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
145 - 375 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Mercedes SL Class?

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

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