The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C70 Convertible T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 44,900

€ 55,200

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,200
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible.
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 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 T5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.35 %

General
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 T5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
B5254T3
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
217 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Performance
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C70 Convertible T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
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17.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.8 lb/hp
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
17.53 lb/hp
15.8 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
24 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
393 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
393 mi
570 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Environmental Impact
185.7 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
185.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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