The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 76,400

€ 44,900

€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 500 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 500 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 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5853 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
14.21 %

General
Mercedes E 500 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
B6324S

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
402 hp
235 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2
▶ REPLAY
11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
11.38 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
25 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
32 mpg
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
378 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
523 mi
378 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
179.9 kWh
217.9 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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