The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 44,700

€ 40,300

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 2.4D DRIVe.
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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 2.4D DRIVe
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.7 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
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 2.4D DRIVe
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.22 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
48 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 518d Touring
888 mi
725 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
100.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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