Compare the2023 Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain WagonVS 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country

Both the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon and the V60 Cross Country have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors, available lane departure warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon weighs 473 pounds more than the Volvo V60 Cross Country. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is safer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is safer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 36 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are Volvo dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s warranty.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a standard 850-amp battery. The V60 Cross Country’s 800-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are better in initial quality than Volvo vehicles. With 67 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Mercedes higher than Volvo.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Mercedes vehicles are more reliable than Volvo With 61 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks Mercedes higher than Volvo.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 115 more horsepower (362 vs. 247) and 111 lbs.-ft. more torque (369 vs. 258) than the V60 Cross Country’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder hybrid.

As tested in Motor Trend the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is faster than the Volvo V60 Cross Country:

Regenerative brakes improve the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has 5.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the V60 Cross Country (21.1 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon higher (6 out of 10) than the Volvo V60 Cross Country (5). This means the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the V60 Cross Country every 15,000 miles.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Wagon, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the V60 Cross Country.

For better stopping power the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s brake rotors are larger than those on the V60 Cross Country:

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon stops much shorter than the V60 Cross Country:

For better traction, the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has larger tires than the V60 Cross Country (245/45R19 vs. 215/55R18). The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the V60 Cross Country (245/45R19 vs. 235/45R19).

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the V60 Cross Country’s standard 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the V60 Cross Country.

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The V60 Cross Country’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The front and rear suspension of the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the V60 Cross Country, which uses coil springs in front and transverse leafs springs in the rear. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The V60 Cross Country’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s wheelbase is 2.5 inches longer than on the V60 Cross Country (115.7 inches vs. 113.2 inches).

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the V60 Cross Country’s (55% to 45%). This gives the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon more stable handling and braking.

The E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain handles at .89 G’s, while the V60 Cross Country Ultimate pulls only .85 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the V60 Cross Country (26.2 seconds @ .69 average G’s vs. 27.2 seconds @ .67 average G’s).

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon a Mid-Size Station Wagon car, while the V60 Cross Country is rated a Small Station Wagon.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has standard seating for 7 passengers; the V60 Cross Country can only carry 5.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has .1 inches more front headroom, 3.7 inches more front hip room, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, .9 inches more rear legroom, 5.4 inches more rear hip room and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the V60 Cross Country.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s cargo area provides more volume than the V60 Cross Country.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s cargo area is larger than the V60 Cross Country’s in almost every dimension:

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s second row seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

The engine in the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the V60 Cross Country. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

Heated windshield washer fluid is standard on the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid. Its standard heated washer nozzles will defrost the washer fluid but not the windshield.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has standard extendable sun visors. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer extendable visors.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The E-Class All-Terrain Wagon’s optional Active Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The V60 Cross Country doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Mercedes E-Class comes in coupe, convertible, sedan and station wagon bodystyles; the Volvo V60 Cross Country isn’t available as a coupe, convertible or sedan.

The Mercedes E-Class/CLS outsold the Volvo 60 Series by over two to one during 2022.