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Volvo S60 vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Mercedes E-Class?

Volvo S60 vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

S60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo S60 is moderately cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,976 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes E-Class with 1.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E-Class offers a bit more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 22 km more than the Volvo S60.

E-Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E-Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is moderately 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 E-Class delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

S60

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 S60 is only slightly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class offers markedly more boot space – 540 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class carries visibly more – 640 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is far ahead 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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Reviews Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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Maynor
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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The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Carlos
11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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