2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class vs 2017 Volvo S60

2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2017 Volvo S60

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	26	$56,172	$60,400
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	20	28	$51,615	$55,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	20	28	$48,360	$52,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	22	$67,751	$72,850
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	23	$62,310	$67,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	22	$75,191	$80,850
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	23	$69,750	$75,000
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	24	$67,704	$72,800
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	25	$60,636	$65,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	29	$49,197	$52,900
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	29	$41,525	$44,650
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	31	$38,595	$41,500
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$47,337	$50,900
C-Class C 300 Coupe	23	30	$39,665	$42,650
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Luxury Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 300 Sedan with Sport Pkg	24	34	$36,735	$39,500
C-Class C 350e Sedan	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050
C-Class C 350e Sedan with Luxury Pkg	N/A	N/A	$42,827	$46,050

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Polestar AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 Polestar AWD	20	27	$56,400	$60,000
S60 T5 AWD Dynamic	23	31	$33,793	$35,950
S60 T5 AWD Inscription	23	31	$36,472	$38,800
S60 T5 AWD Inscription Platinum	23	31	$40,232	$42,800
S60 T5 FWD Dynamic	25	36	$31,913	$33,950
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	25	37	$34,592	$36,800
S60 T5 FWD Inscription Platinum	25	37	$38,352	$40,800
S60 T6 AWD R-Design Platinum	22	32	$44,556	$47,400
S60 Cross Country T5 AWD	22	30	$41,548	$44,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$56,172

$56,400

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$60,400

$60,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1007 / month

$1000 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.5

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now.

The 2017 Volvo S60 is a solid alternative to those tired of the German sedan game. It's not as flashy, but it is more sensibly priced.

TCC Likes

Drop-dead drop-top new this year
Good looks everywhere
Plenty of powertrain options

Superlative safety
Good, optional bigger engine
Simple cabin

TCC Dislikes

No manual transmission
Can get expensive in a hurry
Cramped rear seat

A little too plain
A big gap between base models and higher trims
Noisy base engine

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

55.2

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

33.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

Length, Overall (in)

184.9

182.5

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.8

109.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

Liftover Height (in)

25.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.2

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

17.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P245/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

R02-D

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P245/35YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02-D

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4145

3862

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

20 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2000

347 @ 3100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

362 @ 5500

362 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.03

Trans Order Code

421

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.93

4.01

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Volvo S60

Body Style

4MATIC Cabriolet

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

7.7

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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