The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 49,800

€ 46,300

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4004 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.87 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
229 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.81 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
30 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 530i Touring
551 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
149.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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