The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 47,000
€ 38,000
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3977 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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 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-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.68 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
29.68 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
763 mi
Volvo V70 D3
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
