The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (07 - 09)
€ 52,000

€ 43,600

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4015 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.15 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 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
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.06 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.81 lb/hp
22.06 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW 530i Touring
500 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
164.8 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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