The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C70 Convertible T5 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 300 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 39,900
€ 56,200
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.5 inches shorter, 2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 Convertible.
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 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 T5
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
3772 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.2 %
General
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
M
Generation
A207
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
227 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
Performance
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
16.62 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
26 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
433 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
433 mi
570 mi
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
168.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
836 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
