The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 52,800

€ 44,700

€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 530xi Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 D5
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4032 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.04 %

General
BMW 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 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
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 530xi Touring
268 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 530xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 D5
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
BMW 530xi Touring
14.89 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 530xi Touring
28 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 530xi Touring
518 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D5
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 530xi Touring
159.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xi Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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