Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs Volvo V60
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
⭐ Better composite reliability
M
Mercedes-Benz R-Class
2010–2012
Reliability composite
82
/ 100
Good
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€10,200–€12,900Documented issues
0
V
Volvo V60
2015–2017
Reliability composite
78
/ 100
Good
MOT + NHTSA
Estimated used price
€10,900–€20,200Documented issues
1
• Drive-E PHEV traction battery degradation (T8) — €1,500
Bottom Line
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.