Mercedes-Benz V-Class vs Volvo XC60
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzV-Class | VolvoXC60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2014 | 2017 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Diesel | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 161–233 bhp | 247–401 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 7.9–11.3 s | 4.9–6.9 s (better) |
| Top speed | – | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1,950 cc four-cylinder diesel, 120 kW (163 PS) in the V 220 d or 174 kW (237 PS) in the V 300 d; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures | B5: petrol mild hybrid, 184 kW (250 hp); T6: plug-in hybrid, 247 kW (335 hp); T8: plug-in hybrid, 299 kW (406 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures |
| Torque | 380 Nm (V 220 d), 500 Nm (V 300 d) | 360 Nm (B5), 589 Nm (T6), 669 Nm (T8) |
| Gearbox | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 47.2–49.1 miles |
| Economy (WLTP) | 38.2–39.3 mpg | 37.7–313.9 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | Plug-in hybrids: WLTP electric range up to 49.1 miles (T6) or 47.2 miles (T8); total range up to 1,195 miles (T6) or 1,156 miles (T8) |
| Charging | – | Plug-in hybrids: 19 kWh nominal battery (Volvo does not state usable capacity); 0–100% in 3 hours on 2-phase 16 A AC |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 39.3 mpg (V 220 d Long), 38.7 mpg (V 220 d Extra Long), 38.2 mpg (V 300 d) | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (B5), 313.9 mpg (T6), 282.5 mpg (T8) |
| CO2 emissions | 188–194 g/km | 170 g/km (B5), 20 g/km (T6), 22 g/km (T8), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | MPV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Length | 5,140 mm | 4,708 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm | 1,902 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,900 kg |
| Boot | Maximum load space 4,630 litres (Long) or 5,010 litres (Extra Long); seats-up figure not published on Mercedes UK's technical data | B5 mild hybrid, 483 litres (613 litres maximum) with the rear seats up and 1,543 litres folded; plug-in hybrids, 468 litres with the rear seats up and 1,528 litres folded |
| Towing | 750 kg unbraked; up to 2,500 kg braked with the Trailer Coupling package (code Q50) | 2,400 kg (B5), 2,250 kg (T6, T8) |
| Size | 5,140 mm (Long) or 5,370 mm (Extra Long) long, 1,928 mm wide without mirrors (2,249 mm with), 1,901 mm high; 11.8 m turning circle; 70-litre fuel tank; seven- and eight-seat versions listed in the UK price list | 4,708 mm long, 1,902 mm wide (2,117 mm with mirrors), 1,655 mm high (B5) or 1,651 mm (plug-in hybrids); 2,865 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,900 kg (B5) or 2,150 kg (plug-in hybrids) |
