The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13)

€ 69,000
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 46,600
 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 69,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 540d Touring is 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13)
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
5655 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.21 %
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13)

General

BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 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
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540d Touring
316 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 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 XC70 D5

Performance

BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

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13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring
13.4 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
40 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 540d Touring
695 mi
777 mi
Volvo XC70 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d Touring
Volvo XC70 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