The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C70 Convertible D3 Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 39,900

€ 76,200

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.5 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Convertible.
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
55.1
72.3
79.7
55
70.3
79.4
72.3 in
Width
70.3 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.1 in
Height
55 in
103.9
181.7
108.7
185.2
181.7 in
Length
185.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
4030 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.02 %

General
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
M
Generation
A207
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D5204T5
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
148 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Performance
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C70 Convertible D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Convertible
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27.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 lb/hp
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
27.23 lb/hp
10.67 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
583 mi
Range
446 mi
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
583 mi
446 mi
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
131.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C70 Convertible D3
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
710 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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