The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T5 (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon (13 - 14)
€ 40,500
€ 49,800
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon.
Volvo V70 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
3860 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
7.1 %
General
Volvo V70 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T7
Engine Code
OM 651.924

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
237 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo V70 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
16.29 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
29 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
537 mi
Range
719 mi
Volvo V70 T5
537 mi
719 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V70 T5
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T5
Mercedes E 250 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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



















