The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 13)
€ 43,300

€ 57,900

€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon.
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
60.9
73.3
82.9
58
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
60.9 in
Height
58 in
110.9
189.9
113.1
193.1
189.9 in
Length
193.1 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
6.8 %

General
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
B6324S5
Engine Code
OM 642.852

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
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16.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.74 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
18 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
473 mi
Range
643 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
473 mi
643 mi
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
174.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
Mercedes E 350 BlueTEC Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft











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