The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 36,800

€ 72,100

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,100
ⓘ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 Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Convertible.
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
55.1
71.7
79.5
55
70.3
79.8
71.7 in
Width
70.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.1 in
Height
55 in
103.9
180.4
108.7
185
180.4 in
Length
185 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
3757 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.4 %

General
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
M
Generation
A207
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B5244S5
Engine Code
M 273.966

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
138 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
162 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
162 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Performance
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Convertible
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27.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.59 lb/hp
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
27.22 lb/hp
10.59 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
25 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
401 mi
Range
373 mi
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
401 mi
373 mi
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
181.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C70 Convertible 2.4
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
851 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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