The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 42,900

€ 49,100

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 250 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 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4079 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.23 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
D5204T3
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
25.34 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
37 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
680 mi
Range
539 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
680 mi
539 mi
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
131.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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