The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
€ 54,200

€ 37,800

€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
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 T4
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3829 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.03 %

General
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T4
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.89 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 530i Touring
506 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
162.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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