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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6vsVolvo V70 III 3.2

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

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

R 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014
VS

Volvo V70 III

3.2

243 hp3192 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    941 km
    585 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Lightest
    1,567 kg
    3,455 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    214 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    575 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
265hp198kW
243hp181kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,567kg3,455lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
941km585mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
3,192cc195cu in
Length
4,922mm194in
4,823mm190in
Width
1,922mm76in
-
Height
1,674mm66in
1,547mm61in
Wheelbase
2,980mm117in
2,816mm111in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,586mm62in
Ground clearance-
151mm6in
Trunk volume
550L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,950L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
214g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6Volvo V70 III 3.2PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
VolvoV70 III3.26,400 rpm3,180 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6VolvoV70 III3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
31.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
VolvoV70 III3.2
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
VolvoV70 III3.2
1,567 kg
3,455 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V67.6 s
VolvoV70 III3.28.4 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: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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: 0.7 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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolvoV70 III3.2
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolvoV70 III3.2
243 hp
181 kW
8.4 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
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
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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
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
VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
243 hp
181 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
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
VolvoV70 III3.2
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.4 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
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
VolvoV70 III3.2
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6VolvoV70 III3.2
Power
265 hp
198 kW
243 hp
181 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
1,567 kg
3,455 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
941 km
585 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
214 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6Volvo V70 III 3.2
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 180 km (112 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V70 III 3.2

  • Is 608 kg lighter
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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