The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 45,500
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 518d Touring
€ 42,900
 Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D3
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.43 %
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
148 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d Touring
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
26.89 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
52 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 518d Touring
967 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
92.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft