The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 49,100

€ 46,500

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.2 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 3.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 3.2.
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
59.5
73
81.5
63.1
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59.5 in
Height
63.1 in
113.1
192.7
110.8
190.5
192.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
240 lb
5.9 %

General
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
S212
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
M 271.860
Engine Code
B6324S

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
201 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 3.2
Performance
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 3.2
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
19.03 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
35 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
43 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
539 mi
Range
382 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
539 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
128.7 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











55.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft