The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14)
€ 45,600

€ 54,700

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
63.1
73.3
82.9
58
73
81.5
73.3 in
Width
73 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
63.1 in
Height
58 in
110.8
190.5
113.1
193.1
190.5 in
Length
193.1 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.59 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 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 D5
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
D5244T4
Engine Code
M 276.952

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
249 hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.21 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
28 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
524 mi
Range
516 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
524 mi
516 mi
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
170.8 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 D5
170.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
Mercedes E 300 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 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