Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz E-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 E-Class and the Volvo V60.

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

Pricing: A used 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class ranges from $49,164 to $123,995 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 E-Class loses 44.3 percent of its value and the Volvo V60 loses 48 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz E-Class retains 3.6 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 E-Class is 8.7 out of 10 while the Volvo V60's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class being ranked 1 out of 12 Best Luxury Wagons and the Volvo V60 being ranked 3 out of 12.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 8.5 out of 10. For the Volvo V60 the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz E-Class an advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo V60.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s base engine makes 362 horsepower, and the Volvo V60 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The E-Class is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 591 miles. The V60 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 miles.This gives the Volvo V60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo V60, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

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