Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S60
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and reliability. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S60 Pricing
A used 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $47,039 to $58,250 while a used 2024 Volvo S60 is priced between $42,885 to $50,849. For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's price is between $49,164 and $62,438, with the Volvo S60 priced between $43,537 and $52,190.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S60 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 46.8 percent of its value and the Volvo S60 loses 57 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz C-Class retains 10.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo S60.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S60 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.9 out of 10 while the Volvo S60's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 4 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Volvo S60 being ranked 10 out of 36. Out of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ranked 4 and the Volvo S60 is ranked 10.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo S60 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.2 out of 10. For the Volvo S60 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Volvo S60 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Volvo S60 base engine makes 247 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Volvo S60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$49,164 - $62,438
Used Asking Price:
$47,039 - $58,250
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
46.8%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$43,537 - $52,190
Used Asking Price:
$42,885 - $50,849
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
57%
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 30Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
27 out of / 30Ranking
30 out of / 36Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
26 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 30Ranking
31 out of / 36Ranking
35 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Trim Levels
AMG C 43, C 300, C 300 4MATIC
Volvo S60 Trim Levels
B5 Core Dark Theme, B5 Plus Black Edition, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
413 / 557 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3825 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
187 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3777 lbs
Width:
80.3 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
188.1 inches
Wheelbase:
113.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R18
