The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 66,100
€ 48,700
€ 66,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 10.4 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 10.6 cm lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
1498
1868
2126
1604
1861
2106
1868 mm
Width
1861 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2106 mm
1498 mm
Height
1604 mm
2975
4942
2815
4838
4942 mm
Length
4838 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
1840 kg
Kerb Weight
1931 kg
2495 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2400 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
4.71 %
General
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
G31
Generation
B
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
212 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
335 bhp
212 bhp
Volvo XC70 D5
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i Touring
450 NM
440 NM
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
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5.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.11 kg/bhp
BMW 540i Touring
5.49 kg/bhp
9.11 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
36 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
542 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 540i Touring
542 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
147.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
655 kg
Maximum Payload
469 kg
570 L
Boot Capacity
575 L










1700 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1600 L






















