The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 45,500

€ 39,700

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
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 T4
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
3.95 %

General
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
B4164T2

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T4
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.89 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
52 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 518d Touring
967 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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