The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 55,500

€ 46,500

€ 55,500
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 considerably. The BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 3.2.
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
116.9
193.2
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
4145 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.91 %

General
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
B6324S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
242 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 3.2
Performance
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
150 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 3.2
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17.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
17.13 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
382 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
690 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
Environmental Impact
129.6 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 530d Touring BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft