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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400vsVolvo S60 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222)

S 400

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2013-2017
VS

Volvo S60 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,677 kg
    3,697 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,677kg3,697lb
Gross weight
2,595kg5,721lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,029km640mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,953cc180cu 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
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume
510L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L
CO2 emissions
159g/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 400Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 4006,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 has 2 hp more than Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
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 400
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,677 kg
3,697 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 400
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 4006.8 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 has more power, Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400: 0.9 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-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400 and Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 400
1,029 km
640 mi
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
306 hp
228 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 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
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 400
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 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 400
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
5.9 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 400
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class (W222)S 400VolvoS60 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,677 kg
3,697 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
1,029 km
640 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
510 L
18.0 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 400

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 348 km (216 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volvo S60 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 173 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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