Volvo S60 (2013 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 350 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.9 s. The Volvo S60 uses less fuel, from 3.7 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,481 kg against 1,585 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
S60
2013 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
CLA 45
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 349 hp | 360 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 12.3 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.7 – 9.9 L/100 km | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,628 – 4,636 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,864 – 2,096 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,481 – 1,766 kg | 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

