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Mercedes V Class vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Volvo V60?

Mercedes V Class vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • marginally cheaper
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 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.

Mercedes V Class is marginally cheaper – starting at 48,200 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,256 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

V60

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 Volvo V60 offers noticeably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes V Class takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers a bit more torque with 589 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 89 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo V60 is noticeably lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries clearly more – 908 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 402 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 99 km
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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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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

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 V Class
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
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Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
460 - 506 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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