The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 44,700
€ 46,100
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.53 %
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
141 hp
161 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
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28.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
28.22 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
48 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 518d Touring
888 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
100.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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















