The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 56,500

€ 42,300

€ 56,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon is 2.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
59.5
73
81.5
60.9
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59.5 in
Height
60.9 in
113.1
192.7
110.9
189.9
192.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5534 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.94 %

General
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
S212
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.952
Engine Code
B6324S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
249 hp
235 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
151 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2
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17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
17 lb/hp
16.04 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
30 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
32 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
638 mi
Range
426 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
638 mi
426 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
193.3 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
147.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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