The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 53,800

€ 46,500

€ 53,800
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 300 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 300 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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5368 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.22 %

General
Mercedes E 300 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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 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 XC70 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 XC70 3.2
Performance
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 3.2
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
16.29 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
33 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
42 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
382 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
700 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
134.5 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 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