The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 58,100
€ 42,900
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 530i Touring is 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
59
73.5
83.7
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
63.1 in
117.1
194.6
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
3913 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.05 %
General
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
249 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530i Touring
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D3
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
15.71 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
36 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
640 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 530i Touring
640 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
125 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1466 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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
















