The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 54,600

€ 38,000

€ 54,600
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 a little. The BMW 530d Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3977 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.74 %

General
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
232 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530d Touring
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
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17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.68 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
17.63 lb/hp
29.68 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
33 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW 530d Touring
604 mi
763 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 530d Touring
148.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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