Mercedes-Benz C240 vs Volvo XC70
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Volvo XC70
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | C240 Luxury | T5 Drive-E |
| Body style | Sedan | Wagon |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (premium unleaded required/E85) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2005 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,650 (best) | $37,100 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 240 hp (best) |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.6 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 12.2 cu ft | 72.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,360 lbs (best) | 3,794 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.8 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 190.5 in (best) |
| Width | 68 in | 75.8 in (best) |
| Height | 55.1 in | 63.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C240C240 Luxury | Volvo XC70T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 2 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz C240 | Volvo XC70 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C240 Luxury $32,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 Drive-E $37,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C240 Luxury $34,150 MSRP | T5 $38,600 MSRP |
| 3 | C240 Luxury 4MATIC $33,850 MSRP | T5 Drive-E Premier $40,550 MSRP |
| 4 | C240 Luxury 4MATIC $35,350 MSRP | T5 Drive-E Classic Premier $41,550 MSRP |
| 5 | — | T5 Premier $42,050 MSRP |
| 6 | — | T5 Classic Premier $43,050 MSRP |
| 7 | — | T5 Drive-E Platinum $45,675 MSRP |
| 8 | — | T5 Drive-E Classic Platinum $46,675 MSRP |
| 9 | — | T5 Platinum $47,175 MSRP |
| 10 | — | T5 Classic Platinum $48,175 MSRP |
Mercedes-Benz C240 vs Volvo XC70 FAQ
- Which is better: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 or 2016 Volvo XC70?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 vs 2016 Volvo XC70 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 or 2016 Volvo XC70?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 starts lower at $32,650.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 or 2016 Volvo XC70?
- The 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (32,650).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 or 2016 Volvo XC70?
- The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better horsepower: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 or 2016 Volvo XC70?
- The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 or 2016 Volvo XC70?
- The 2016 Volvo XC70 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).