The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 44,800
€ 37,600
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 523i Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D2.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
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
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.86 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
113 hp
Volvo V70 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D2
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D2
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.04 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
34.04 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
1036 mi
Volvo V70 D2
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
