The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 45,500

€ 66,500

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,500
ⓘ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 XC70 D3 is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC.
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
55.9 in
110.8
190.5
113.1
195
190.5 in
Length
195 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.21 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
B
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5244T5
Engine Code
OM 642.858

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
249 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
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26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.44 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
639 mi
Range
556 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
556 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 350 BlueTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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