The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 35,800

€ 73,600

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,600
ⓘ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 D2 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 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
189.5
113.1
192.7
189.5 in
Length
192.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
3944 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
11.86 %

General
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D4204T20
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
118 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
207 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
33.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
33.42 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
55 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
49 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
1012 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo V70 D2
1012 mi
534 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
176.2 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
88.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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