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Volvo S60 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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Volvo S60
Volvo S60

$44,888 - $55,965

2020 price

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

$179,717 - $184,800

2022 price

Summary

2020 Volvo S60
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Twin Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
7.3L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Not as fun as some
  • Ownership
  • Real world fuel use question marks

  • Compromised rear-seat room
  • Pricier than rivals
  • Unergonomic steering wheel controls
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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2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Summary

Mercedes-Benz loves to fill a niche. This is the company, after all, that has a coupe version of its GLC and GLE SUVS, four-door coupes ranging in size from the CLA to the AMG GT 4-door, and enough electric vehicles to make Tesla jealous.

The nichest of all though, might the CLS, which has been updated for the 2022 model year.

Positioned above the E-Class but below the S-Class in the line-up as a sporty sedan for customers after a blend of style, technology and performance, the new CLS is available in just one engine now, while styling and equipment have also been tweaked in the update.

Can the CLS earn its place in the Mercedes line-up or is it destined to be a bit player amongst more popular models?

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2020 Volvo S60 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

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