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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECvsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 300 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,489 km
    925 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
204hp152kW
215hp160kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,667kg3,675lb
Gross weight
2,715kg5,986lb
2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.6s
Calculated
28.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,489km925mi
Calculated
1,144km711mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
5,116mm201in
4,635mm182in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,496mm59in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
3,035mm119in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D54,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm5,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.6 s
28.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has 11 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
440 Nm
325 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,667 kg
3,675 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC7.6 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D57.6 s

Although Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5 has more power, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5: 1.2 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
1,489 km
925 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
1,144 km
711 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 in
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.6 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTEC
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 300 BlueTECVolvoS60 IIFacelift 20132.4 D5
Power
204 hp
152 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
1,667 kg
3,675 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,116 mm
201.4 in
Height
1,496 mm
58.9 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
1,489 km
925 mi
1,144 km
711 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTECVolvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 300 BlueTEC

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 345 km (215 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 2.4 D5

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 273 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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