The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C70 Convertible T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC (10 - 11)
€ 45,100

€ 72,100

€ 45,100
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 T5 is 4.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Convertible.
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
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 T5
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.26 %

General
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
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 T5
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 273.966

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
227 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
236 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Performance
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 500 Convertible
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16.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.59 lb/hp
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
16.75 lb/hp
10.59 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
393 mi
Range
373 mi
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
393 mi
373 mi
Mercedes E 500 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
185.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C70 Convertible T5
Mercedes E 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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