The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 49,800
€ 43,300
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 530i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
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 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.22 %
General
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
240 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.74 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.81 lb/hp
16.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
30 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 530i Touring
551 mi
473 mi
Volvo V70 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
149.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
