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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class vs Volvo S60

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Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

$59,800 - $125,000

2023 price

Volvo S60
Volvo S60

$44,888 - $55,965

2020 price

Summary

2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2020 Volvo S60
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
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Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
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7.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
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5
Dislikes
  • Engine lacks drama expected from AMG
  • Ride feels unresolved
  • Big price jump over old model

  • Not as fun as some
  • Ownership
  • Real world fuel use question marks
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Summary

Think of a Mercedes-AMG and the first words that spring to mind are probably not - understated, efficient and restrained. And yet those are probably the best words to describe the all-new C 43.

Of course, before we go any further it’s important to note that the C 43, even in its previous six-cylinder guise, was never meant to be as wild, raucous or powerful as the C63 flagship - that’s simply not its role in the AMG line-up.

But even so, this new model is a dive into fresh territory for the brand and puts a very different spin on the AMG sports sedan as we know it.

This is a four-cylinder model, complete with a Formula One-derived electric turbocharger, so it lacks the sound and fury you expect from something carrying the ‘AMG’ badge - but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad car, as we’ll explain.

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2020 Volvo S60 Summary

The Volvo S60 may not be the first luxury sedan that comes to people’s minds when they’re looking to get into a new car… wait, wait - it may not have been. Now it will be.

That’s because this is the Volvo S60 2020 model, which is all new from the ground up. It’s striking to look at, svelte inside, and smartly priced and packaged.

So, what’s not to like? If I’m honest, the list is short. Read on to find out more.

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2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 2020 Volvo S60

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