The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 16)
€ 52,200

€ 76,200

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,200
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 5.1 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5886 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.29 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
649 mi
Range
523 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
523 mi
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
127 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).
179.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes E 500 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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