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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2016
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.0 T5

245 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,144 km
    711 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245hp183kW
245hp183kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,589kg3,503lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km603mi
Calculated
1,144km711mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu 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-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
480L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
157g/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 300Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 3005,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T55,500 rpm1,500-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
245 hp
183 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
350 Nm
258 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 300
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
1,589 kg
3,503 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 3005.9 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T56.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5: 0.4 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 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300: 0.9 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 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 300
971 km
603 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
1,144 km
711 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300
245 hp
183 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 300
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300 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 300
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.3 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 300
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 300VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.0 T5
Power
245 hp
183 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,589 kg
3,503 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
971 km
603 mi
1,144 km
711 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 300

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 134 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.0 T5

  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (108 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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