Car comparison

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6vsMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

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

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Volvo V70 III

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

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

R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2013

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,852 kg
    4,083 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV70 III3.0 T6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
304hp227kW
306hp228kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,852kg4,083lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,950kg6,504lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
91.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
686km426mi
Calculated
792km492mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,953cc180cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,823mm190in
4,922mm194in
Width
1,861mm73in
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
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Trunk volume
575L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,600L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L
CO2 emissions
237g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYPowerTorque
  • Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV70 III3.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm6,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY6,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV70 III3.0 T6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
29.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY has 2 hp more than Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,150 kg
4,740 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 III3.0 T6
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T66.9 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY7.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY has more power, Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: 0.9 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 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
686 km
426 mi
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
792 km
492 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV70 III3.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 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 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 III3.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6 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 III3.0 T6
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.8 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 III3.0 T6
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV70 III3.0 T6Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Power
304 hp
227 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,852 kg
4,083 lb
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
686 km
426 mi
792 km
492 mi
CO2 score
237 g/km
-
Trunk score
575 L
20.3 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 V70 III 3.0 T6Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V70 III 3.0 T6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 298 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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