Mercedes-Benz E 300 de vs Volvo XC60: real-world fuel use
In real life the Mercedes-Benz E 300 de uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel than the Volvo XC60 — about £153 a year at 15,000 km and £1.40/L.
12,044 cars in the data
Mercedes-Benz E 300 de4.9×the official figure
Official
1.1
Real world
5.7
0510 L/100 km
115,748 cars in the data
Volvo XC604.8×the official figure
Official
1.3
Real world
6.4
0510 L/100 km
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 de | Volvo XC60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Real fuel use (L/100 km) | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Official fuel use (L/100 km) | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Gap vs official | 4.9× | 4.8× |
| Distance with engine off | 15% | 29% |
| Real CO2 from fuel (g/km) | 149 | 148 |
| Official electric range (km) | 63 | 72 |
| Average kerb weight (kg) | 2,156 | 2,154 |
| Cars in the data | 12,044 | 115,748 |
Bold = better. Source: EEA OBFCM real-world data, reporting year 2024, CC BY 4.0.
Which one is cheaper to run?
On fuel alone, the Mercedes-Benz E 300 de comes out ahead for the average owner. Your own result depends mostly on how often you charge. Owners drive the Mercedes-Benz E 300 de 15% of the time with the engine off, and the Volvo XC60 29%. Run the calculator with your own driving.