The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)
€ 42,900
![Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_XC70_B-07.png)
€ 53,100
![Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_E_S212.webp)
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘ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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 CDI 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4079 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
![Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_XC70_B-07.png)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.89 %
![Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_E_S212.png)
General
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
D5204T3
Engine Code
OM 642.852
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4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
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Volvo XC70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
25.34 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
680 mi
Range
524 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
680 mi
524 mi
Mercedes E 300 CDI 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).
144 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
131.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
Mercedes E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft
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45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft