Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Volvo V60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volvo V60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Volvo V60.

In comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Volvo V60's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and base engine power. The Volvo V60 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and overall quality score. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volvo V60 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's and the Volvo V60's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a better car than the Volvo V60.

Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranges from $26,993 to $41,742 while a used 2021 Volvo V60 is priced between $31,650 to $42,385.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class loses 47.9 percent of its value and the Volvo V60 loses 48 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz C-Class retains 0.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo V60.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.3 out of 10 while the Volvo V60's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class being ranked 8 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 8.3 out of 10. For the Volvo V60 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo V60.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Volvo V60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. Both the C-Class and the V60 are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 609 and 541 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Volvo V60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has the advantage in the area of rear shoulder room. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volvo V60 are comparable in regards to rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Volvo V60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.