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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYvsVolvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY

306 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Volvo XC70 II · Facelift 2013

3.0 T6

304 hp2953 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,940 kg
    4,277 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    575 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
306hp228kW
304hp227kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Gross weight
2,950kg6,504lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
91.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.5s
Calculated
31.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
792km492mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,953cc180cu in
Length
4,922mm194in
4,838mm190in
Width
1,922mm76in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,980mm117in
2,815mm111in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,580mm62in
Trunk volume
550L
575L
Max trunk volume
1,950L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions-
248g/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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY6,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T65,600 rpm2,100-4,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.5 s
31.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY has 2 hp more than Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
440 Nm
325 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
1,940 kg
4,277 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY7.8 s
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T66.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY has more power, Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 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
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY and Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6: 0.5 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
792 km
492 mi
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
660 km
410 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 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY
306 hp
228 kW
7.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
304 hp
227 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Length
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 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
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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.9 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 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
VolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYVolvoXC70 IIFacelift 20133.0 T6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
1,940 kg
4,277 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
4,838 mm
190.5 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
792 km
492 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
-
248 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
575 L
20.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 V6 BlueEFFICIENCYVolvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo XC70 II Facelift 2013 3.0 T6

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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