Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Volvo V70 MPG

Chart is based on 497 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 142 fuel economy reports for the Volvo V70.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2019	2dr Convertible turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	98	0	2	80	18.0
2015	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	med	light	0	5	5	90	75	27.9
2014	4dr Wagon turbocharged 577hp 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	4	20	75	65	17.9
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	0	0	2	98	75	39.0
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 195hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	8	10	73	75	43.7
2014	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	13	43	0	45	75	25.9
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	10	7	83	84	34.9
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2013	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	30	30	30	70	20.6
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	50	20	60	21.2
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 402hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	35	5	50	75	21.0
2012	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	15	18	12	55	73	27.7
2011	4dr Wagon turbocharged 201hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	30	10	20	40	100	37.9
2011	4dr Wagon 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	15	25	60	55	19.0
2011	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	15	50	30	65	22.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	hvy	30	70	0	0	N/A	15.8
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	5	21	10	65	64	23.3
2010	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	7	42	10	42	83	17.5
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	32	12	49	71	22.8
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	4	13	31	51	63	19.8
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	10	25	30	35	150	29.0
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	2	6	6	85	100	29.8
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	80	10	0	N/A	32.0
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	0	1	44	55	69	24.4
2008.5	4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	5	20	30	45	60	30.8
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	19	15	66	74	34.5
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	6	0	0	94	80	47.0
2008	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	18	18	25	38	60	18.5
2008	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	4	12	24	61	71	20.5
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	30	30	30	75	20.6
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	8	22	65	71	34.3
2007	4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	21	13	11	55	73	19.1
2007	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	25	25	0	50	70	22.0
2007	4dr Sedan 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	10	80	10	65	19.7
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	17	27	53	72	23.4
2006	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	10	50	20	20	60	19.0
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	6	15	28	51	66	33.0
2006	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	10	40	45	70	16.7
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	13	11	20	57	67	24.7
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	38	12	6	44	66	21.3
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	11	29	55	71	33.3
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	30	30	0	40	75	19.0
2005	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	18	17	15	50	75	21.7
2005	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	21	23	27	29	70	22.0
2004	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	15	25	50	70	17.0
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	11	15	7	67	77	19.1
2004	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	5	40	5	50	75	25.4
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	11	12	31	46	78	22.9
2003	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	20	17	44	19	67	19.4
2002	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	20	0	80	70	22.6
2002	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	none	21	23	25	31	70	22.0
2002	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	hvy	5	25	55	15	60	24.0
2002	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	25	75	63	26.0
2001	4dr Wagon 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	5	25	40	30	70	19.7
2000	4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	60	23.0
2000	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	15	10	5	70	75	27.0

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Volvo V70 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2013	4dr Wagon turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	none	2	11	2	85	100	41.2
2010	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	20	80	65	30.8
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	15	5	15	65	130	29.4
2009	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	4	38	48	64	20.5
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	4	37	56	82	24.1
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	light	10	60	20	10	95	17.9
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	5	45	45	5	65	19.0
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2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	3	10	10	76	80	33.3
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	5	10	85	75	37.5
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	31	5	61	79	22.6
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	3	8	19	71	85	22.7
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	17	11	33	39	64	21.8
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	27	13	13	47	110	21.3
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	6	24	0	71	75	26.0
2006	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	10	13	16	61	65	25.9
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	0	40	60	80	17.4
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	4	16	11	69	66	26.8
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	8	8	25	60	60	25.2
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	hills	med	none	10	23	27	40	60	22.0
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	9	21	30	40	74	18.3
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	14	6	79	70	29.7
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	6	10	84	65	28.5
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	2	66	22	10	110	19.4
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	light	none	0	25	0	75	65	28.0
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	66	22	11	105	24.6
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	13	37	50	65	25.6
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	10	10	75	75	19.8
2004	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	7	47	15	31	91	25.4
2004	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	7	40	53	63	25.4
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	25	25	24	27	60	22.0
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	0	14	55	32	60	22.0
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	70	10	5	15	60	23.5
2003	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	light	23	23	24	30	58	29.3
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	19	15	61	87	23.4
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	20	0	80	110	25.5
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	10	20	40	30	65	24.0
2002	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	light	17	32	23	28	73	20.8
2001	4dr Wagon turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	light	5	10	13	72	63	26.5
2001	4dr Wagon turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	6	6	88	114	26.4
2001	4dr Wagon turbocharged 197hp 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	10	7	58	25	67	21.0
2000	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	0	50	50	55	22.2

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The latest diesels tend to be much smoother, quieter, and more powerful than those of just a few years ago. But people still don't buy them for their smoothness, quietness, or quickness. Gas engines maintain a lead in these areas. People buy diesels for fuel economy, and here the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC excels. Its EPA numbers are best-in-class: 28 mpg city and 42 mpg highway with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and 27/38 with all-wheel-drive (AWD). Even in E400 Hybrid form the gasoline V6 in the E-Class manages only 24/30. The Audi A6 TDI, offered only with AWD, scores significantly lower than the E250 in city driving: 24/38. The BMW 535d splits the difference in city driving, but runs with the Audi on the highway: 26/38 with RWD and 26/37 with AWD. So, based on the EPA numbers, the Mercedes has a significant fuel economy advantage, especially on the highway. Combine the EPA figures with a 21 gallon fuel tank, and the E250 BlueTEC can cover up to 900 miles between fill-ups. (This is especially attractive when you consider the sliminess of diesel fuel. Even much more than with gas, which largely evaporates when not contained, you do not want to spill any diesel on you or your clothing.) Switching to the real-world numbers reported by the cars' trip computers, the Mercedes (tested with AWD) retains a clear edge over the Audi on the highway, where the trip computers reported 45 and 38, respectively. In suburban driving with a light right foot the results were closer, about 40 to 37. I did test the Mercedes in the Bay Area of California, rather than back home in Michigan. On my usual suburban route it probably would have managed a few more miles per gallon. Also add two-to-three mpg for RWD rather than AWD. Most of my driving in the E250 was done along the scenic California coast, where a leisurely drive with infrequent stops but plentiful hilly curves netted 37 mpg on the way south and 41 on the return. Quite good for a fairly heavy all-wheel-drive luxury sedan--but the Audi (based on similar driving in an A7 TDI) would have been close. The real challenge comes from BMW. In my suburban driving the 535d's trip computer reported from 37 to 47, with low 40s typical. On one highway drive it reported an astounding 53.8 (but on another a mere 38). The tested 535d was RWD. Even so, if both trip computers were similarly accurate the BMW could be about as efficient as the Mercedes in real-world driving, while being considerably more powerful. Also, the 535d isn't the only BMW diesel sedan available in North America. If you can live with less interior space and less power, the Bavarians also offer the 328d (compared to the E250 here). The much lighter, four-cylinder car achieves EPA ratings of 32/45 with RWD and 31/43 with AWD, suggesting a clear advantage in city and suburban driving if not on the highway. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Much better gas mileage than a crossover. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am getting 35 MPG in city driving. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I have been averaging 26 MPG (indicated) in mixed suburban and highway driving, which I think is pretty good. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Diesel delivers 40+ MPG at reasonable (70 mpg) highway speed, around 29 mpg around town. Diesel is quiet and powerful. Acceleration is awesome. Average 575 miles per tank. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Best large traditional vechicle with diesel dependablty and mileage. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I get 35 MPG at 70 MPH. This is hard to beat with any hybrid or gas engine see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 3.2L I6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Fuel cost now down to $2,33 a gallon, not too far from regular gas.This brings cost per mile way down. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	anywhere from 25 - 30 mpg average. Great for a car this size. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	25 mpg consistant on the highway see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 4matic full time all wheel drive means the absolute best of 100% highway cruising only gave me 27 MPG. In the city I usually average under 15 MPG. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	we get about 25 mpg with the 268 hp V6 4 matic on the road . Maybe 16-17 in town . see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I average 16mpg around town. Not good. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Average 17 MPG. 10 MPG when having fun! see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 469hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	While my AMG was an iron beast something is wrong when so many gas station attendants know you on a first name basis. With the cost of premium fuel and an average of 14 mpg it was time to say goodbye. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
2003	4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	E500 is very bad on gas see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review

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Volvo V70 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Surprising fuel economy for the 2.5 turbo 208 hp engine. Several road trips with consistent 30 mpg at freeway speeds (70-75 mph). Around the city 22 - 25 mpg in mixed stop and go and freeway trips. The trip computer is usually 2 mpg less than actual. see full Volvo V70 review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD	For a heavy car, I am satisfied with 28-30 highway and about 24 overall average. see full Volvo V70 review
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	City it gets decent milage (20ish) and highway (30ish). see full Volvo V70 review
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	30 plus mpg h/w at 70 mph all day long! see full Volvo V70 review
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	average 23 MPG+ in mixed driving. Approach 30 MPG on hwy see full Volvo V70 review
2001	4dr Wagon turbocharged 247hp 2.3L I5 5-speed manual FWD	Avg 9.0 l/100km mixed town and highway, 10 l/100km in winter, best case 7.8 l/100km sustained, flat highway - but takes premium fuel @ 20% more than regular. see full Volvo V70 review

Volvo V70 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 281hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not thrify -- the European diesel model would have been preferred. see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	too low see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It can be quite low sometimes around town, but it is still excellent on motorways. see full Volvo V70 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Bit low for such modest power but car is heavy. see full Volvo V70 review