The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 37,000

€ 85,000

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V70 D3 is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.2 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
60.9
73.3
82.9
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.3 in
Width
74.1 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
60.9 in
Height
55.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.1
195.1
189.9 in
Length
195.1 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
9.12 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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 500
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
791 mi
Range
507 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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).
185.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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