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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

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

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Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

Polestar 3.0 T6

350 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 400 V6 3.5

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
350hp261kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,770kg3,902lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight-
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t147kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
831km516mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,635mm182in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,776mm109in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,614mm64in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
59L
CO2 emissions
243g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5PowerTorque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T65,700 rpm2,800-4,750 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.55,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 has 17 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5: 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6: 3.1 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
350 hp
261 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
333 hp
248 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 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
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS60 IIFacelift 2013Polestar 3.0 T6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 400 V6 3.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
662 km
411 mi
831 km
516 mi
CO2 score
243 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 Polestar 3.0 T6

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 400 V6 3.5

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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