The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 17)
€ 37,000

€ 67,900

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V70 D3 is 5.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400.
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
60.9
73.3
82.9
55.9
74.1
81.7
73.3 in
Width
74.1 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
60.9 in
Height
55.9 in
110.9
189.9
113.1
195
189.9 in
Length
195 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.86 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
B
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 276.850

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
328 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
791 mi
Range
459 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
459 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 400
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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