The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)
€ 42,400

€ 46,200

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 518d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
116.9
193.2
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.03 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.06 lb/hp
23.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
49 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
906 mi
906 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft