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Volvo S60 vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Volvo S60 vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Marco Polo

  • 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

S60

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is slightly faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

S60

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 clearly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers clearly more boot space – 670 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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