The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 43,200

€ 40,400

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 518d Touring is 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3993 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.88 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T9

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V70 D3
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D3
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.98 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.74 lb/hp
26.98 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1056 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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