The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 76,200

€ 46,400

€ 76,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon is 2.6 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
58
73
81.5
63.1
73.3
82.9
73 in
Width
73.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58 in
Height
63.1 in
113.1
193.1
110.8
190.5
193.1 in
Length
190.5 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
4575 lb
Curb Weight
3993 lb
5886 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
12.72 %

General
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
S212
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
M 278.922
Engine Code
D5244T10

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
402 hp
202 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
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11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
11.38 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
25 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
523 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
179.9 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1299 lb
19.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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