2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class vs 2021 Volvo S60

2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	19	27	$61,570	$65,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$55,460	$59,000
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	18	27	$53,110	$56,500
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	25	$73,320	$78,000
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$66,411	$70,650
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	25	$80,464	$85,600
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$73,555	$78,250
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	17	26	$71,628	$76,200
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	17	26	$64,484	$68,600
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	22	30	$53,298	$56,700
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	23	32	$46,248	$49,200
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,984	$43,600
C-Class C 300 Convertible	23	31	$51,418	$54,700
C-Class C 300 Coupe	24	33	$44,368	$47,200
C-Class C 300 Sedan	23	35	$39,104	$41,600

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Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar	N/A	N/A	$60,912	$64,800
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression	N/A	N/A	$44,791	$47,650
S60 T5 AWD Inscription	22	33	$41,595	$44,250
S60 T5 AWD Momentum	22	33	$38,775	$41,250
S60 T5 AWD R-Design	22	33	$41,595	$44,250
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	23	34	$39,433	$41,950
S60 T5 FWD Momentum	23	34	$36,613	$38,950
S60 T5 FWD R-Design	23	34	$39,433	$41,950
S60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	32	$45,120	$48,000
S60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	32	$39,715	$42,250
S60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	32	$45,120	$48,000

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Invoice Price

$61,570

$47,611

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$65,500

$50,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1092 / month

$844 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Svelte, sporty, and somewhat understated, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should be at the top of your compact luxury sedan shopping list.

The 2021 Volvo S60 puts power in balance with grace.

TCC Likes

Ferocious AMGs
Coupe, convertible, or sedan
And not an ugly one in the bunch

Potent turbo engine range
First-class seats
Minimalist cabin design

TCC Dislikes

So, so much money
Small back seat and trunk
We’d like a wagon

Cramped rear seat
Small trunk
Polestar Engineered is pricey

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.8

54.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

56.1

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.3

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.6

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

184.8

187.4

Height, Overall (in)

55.3

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

111.8

113.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

11.6

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

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4231

4447

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 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 Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

384 @ 2500

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

385 @ 6100

400 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.24

3.03

Trans Order Code

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.64

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.35

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.07

3.08

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.25

1.95

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.21

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.80

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

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.0

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

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

2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2021 C-Class is available
Lease: From $449/mo.
Discounts: Up to $3,000 off (Sedan)
Finance: 1.99% APR for 36 mo.

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2021 Volvo S60

2021 Volvo S60 supplies hold up well
Lease: From $329 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,000 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months + $1,000 bonus

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