The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 14)
€ 46,600

€ 82,200

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,200
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500.
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
63.1
73.3
82.9
55.7
74.1
81.7
73.3 in
Width
74.1 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
63.1 in
Height
55.7 in
110.8
190.5
113.1
195.1
190.5 in
Length
195.1 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
4224 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
B
Generation
X218
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
D5244T15
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
402 hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
10.72 lb/hp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
42 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
777 mi
Range
541 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
777 mi
541 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
115.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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