The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 69,000

€ 40,400

€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T4.
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
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
189.5
194.6 in
Length
189.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
4233 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
7.91 %

General
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
187 hp
Volvo V70 T4
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
502 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4
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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.84 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
20.84 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 T4
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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