The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Touring (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 51,000

€ 51,000

€ 51,000
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 530xd Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 530xd 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 530xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.91 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
232 hp
217 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530xd Touring
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 530xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 530xd Touring
17.1 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 530xd Touring
33 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
604 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 530xd Touring
604 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 530xd Touring
148.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xd 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