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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,350 kg
    2,976 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,205 km
    749 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
Power
156hp116kW
152hp113kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
1,534kg3,382lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
76.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
33.2s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
651km404mi
Calculated
1,205km749mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,749L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
68L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1805,300 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T35,000 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.2 s
37.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 has 4 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
1,534 kg
3,382 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T38.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
651 km
404 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
1,205 km
749 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T3
Power
156 hp
116 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
1,534 kg
3,382 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,635 mm
182.5 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
651 km
404 mi
1,205 km
749 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 184 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T3

  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 555 km (345 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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