The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 44,900
€ 71,300
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,300
ⓘ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 3.2 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 500 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 3.2
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.54 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
B6324S
Engine Code
M 273.971
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
235 hp
383 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
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16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.7 lb/hp
11.08 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
20 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
378 mi
Range
448 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
378 mi
448 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
210.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
217.9 kWh
210.3 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft
