The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 45,500

€ 53,800

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 XC70 D3 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
63.1
73.3
82.9
59.5
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
63.1 in
Height
59.5 in
110.8
190.5
113.1
192.7
190.5 in
Length
192.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5368 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.72 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D5244T5
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.44 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
35 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
639 mi
Range
700 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
700 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY 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