The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 84,300
€ 37,000
€ 84,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 M550d Touring BluePerformance is 3.4 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.3
110.9
189.9
193.3 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
11.77 %
General
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
376 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D3
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
12.11 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
37 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
680 mi
791 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
131.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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
















