The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D3 ECO (15 - 16)
€ 47,000
€ 38,300
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3 ECO.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3944 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.88 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
148 hp
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
1061 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
1061 mi
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
