Car comparison

Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007 2.5 T5vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6

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

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Volvo V50 · Facelift 2007

2.5 T5

230 hp2521 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2012
VS

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

R 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2010-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,492 kg
    3,289 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.3 L/100 km
    16.4 mpg US
    19.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    241 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
230hp172kW
272hp203kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,492kg3,289lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
35.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.3L/100 km16.4mpg US19.8mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
574km357mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,521cc154cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,522mm178in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,922mm76in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,674mm66in
Wheelbase
2,640mm104in
2,980mm117in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,531mm60in
1,651mm65in
Trunk volume
417L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,307L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
58L
80L
CO2 emissions
241g/km
279g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T55,000 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
35.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has 42 hp more than Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
1,492 kg
3,289 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
2,105 kg
4,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T57.6 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V68.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 has more power, Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6: 1.8 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
574 km
357 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
672 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
230 hp
172 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
8.3 s
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
8.3 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
VolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV50Facelift 20072.5 T5Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,492 kg
3,289 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
417 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,522 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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
574 km
357 mi
672 km
418 mi
CO2 score
241 g/km
279 g/km
Trunk score
417 L
14.7 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V50 Facelift 2007 2.5 T5

  • Is 613 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 133 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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