How does the performance compare between Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d and Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d delivers 261 bhp @ 4200 rpm power and 550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm torque, compared to Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate which produces 250 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d ₹ 64.32 Lakh

Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate ₹ 67.11 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d vs Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d

₹ 64.32 Lakh

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Volvo

Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate

₹ 67.11 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

261 bhp @ 4200 rpm

Power

250 bhp @ 5500 rpm

550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm

Torque

350 Nm @ 1500 rpm

1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM 654

Engine / Motor

1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC Four-cylinder twin turbo-charged Petrol engine

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

RWD

Drivetrain

4WD

Diesel

Fuel

Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Economy / Range

12.49 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d	Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 64.32 Lakh	₹ 67.11 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Engine Type	OM 654	Four-cylinder twin turbo-charged Petrol engine
Power	261 bhp @ 4200 rpm	250 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm	350 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Transmission	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	8 Speed Geartronic, Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)	4 Wheel Drive (4WD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Fuel Capacity	66 litres	71 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	—	863 Km
Fuel Economy	—	12.49 km/l
Body
Length	4751 mm	4708 mm
Width	1820 mm	1902 mm
Height	1437 mm	1653 mm
Wheelbase	2865 mm	2865 mm
Front Tyre	225 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyre	245 / 40 R18	235 / 55 R19
Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Double Wishbone Suspension
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Ground Clearance	—	216 mm
Turn Radius	—	5.7 metres
Kerb weight	—	1846 kg
Safety
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	4 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED	LED on front
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	—
Cornering Headlamps	—	Active
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Yes
Rub Strips	—	Chrome Inserts
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Partial
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	—
Interior Colour	Customisable	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Nappa Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Interior Ambient Light	64	—
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Cabin Boot Access	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	11.9 inch	9 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	9	15
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Adaptive
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Manual	—
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	—
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	Yes	2
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	—	48 Volt
Other
Find My Car	Yes	—
Geofencing	Yes	—
Car Status Via App	Yes	—
OTA Update	Yes	—
AC On Off via App	Yes	—
Car Unlock via App	Yes	—
Sunroof via App	Yes	—
Remote Light Flash via App	Yes	—
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	2
Warranty (Km)	—	Unlimited

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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d and Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d is priced at ₹ 64.32 Lakh, while the Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate is priced at ₹ 67.11 Lakh.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d delivers 261 bhp @ 4200 rpm power and 550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm torque, compared to the Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate which produces 250 bhp @ 5500 rpm power and 350 Nm @ 1500 rpm torque.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Volvo XC60 B5 Ultimate comes with a Automatic gearbox and Mild Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) fuel.