The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 69,000
€ 45,900
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d Touring is 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
59
73.5
83.7
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
60.9 in
117.1
194.6
110.9
189.9
194.6 in
Length
189.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.3 %
General
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
240 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
502 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.41 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
17.41 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
449 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
