The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
€ 38,600

€ 55,000

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 V70 2.5FT is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
60.9
73.3
82.9
59.5
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
60.9 in
Height
59.5 in
110.9
189.9
113.1
192.7
189.9 in
Length
192.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
3688 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
611 lb
14.21 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B5254T8
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
18.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18.72 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
19 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
52 mpg
25 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
357 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
357 mi
833 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
386.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
386.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft