The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,400
€ 66,100
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 2.4D is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 540i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.9 in
Height
59 in
110.9
189.9
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.16 %
General
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
D5244T14
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.4D
173 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo V70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i Touring
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
21.54 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 2.4D
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
639 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V70 2.4D
639 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V70 2.4D
139.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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












