The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 48,500

€ 56,500

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC70 D5 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4224 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5534 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.21 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D5244T15
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 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 D5
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
17 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
821 mi
Range
638 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
638 mi
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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