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Volvo V70 III 3.2vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V70 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    223 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    941 km
    585 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,806 kg
    3,982 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III3.2Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
243hp181kW
265hp198kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,806kg3,982lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,880kg6,349lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
177Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
941km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,192cc195cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,922mm194in
Width-
1,922mm76in
Height
1,547mm61in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,816mm111in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,651mm65in
Ground clearance
151mm6in
-
Trunk volume
575L
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
224g/km
223g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V70 III 3.2Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III3.2Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
31.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 has 22 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.2 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
2,175 kg
4,795 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.28.6 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V67.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 and Volvo V70 III 3.2: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.2
722 km
448 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
941 km
585 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV70 III3.2
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III3.2Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
243 hp
181 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,806 kg
3,982 lb
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,823 mm
189.9 in
Height
1,547 mm
60.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
941 km
585 mi
CO2 score
224 g/km
223 g/km
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 III 3.2Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Is 369 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 220 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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