The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 69,000
€ 45,800
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.21 %
General
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
202 hp
Volvo V70 D5
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
502 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
613 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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



















