The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C70 Convertible D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 41,100

€ 74,600

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible.
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.08 %

General
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
M
Generation
A207
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
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 D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D5244T8
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
178 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Performance
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C70 Convertible D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
▶ REPLAY
21.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.53 lb/hp
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
21.86 lb/hp
10.53 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
32 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
504 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
504 mi
450 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
152.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C70 Convertible D5
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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