The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 54,200
€ 35,900
€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 530i Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 530i 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 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3940 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.89 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 530i Touring
506 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
162.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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













