The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 39,200
€ 55,500
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘ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 2.5FT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
12.14 %
General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B5254T11
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
228 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
15.97 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
21 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
382 mi
690 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
361.1 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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
361.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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
















