The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 66,100
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 42,900
 Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 540i Touring is 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
59
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
12.11 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
30 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft