The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 54,200
€ 51,000
€ 54,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,000
ⓘ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
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.38 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
268 hp
217 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
14.89 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 530i Touring
506 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
162.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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
















