The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 42,600
€ 39,500
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 523i Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4039 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.11 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
725 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
