The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 44,800
€ 46,500
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 3.2.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
8.07 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 3.2
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
382 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
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).
216 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
