The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 16)
€ 43,200

€ 46,200

€ 43,200
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
4226 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.36 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T12

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.74 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
50 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 518d Touring
925 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
96.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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