The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 51,900
€ 73,600
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,600
ⓘ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 T6 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon.
Volvo XC70 T6
Mercedes E 500 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 T6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
4065 lb
Curb Weight
4475 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5754 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
9.16 %
General
Volvo XC70 T6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
B
Generation
S212
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B6304T2
Engine Code
M 278.922

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
281 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
281 hp
402 hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Performance
Volvo XC70 T6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
▶ REPLAY
14.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
14.47 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
14 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
372 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
372 mi
534 mi
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
176.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 T6
221.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T6
Mercedes E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft











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




















