The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 530i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,600

€ 55,300

€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,300
ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 530i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530i 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 2.5FT
BMW 530i Touring
3730 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.35 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530i Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
B5254T8
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
197 hp
249 hp
BMW 530i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18.93 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
17 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
12 mpg
city
33 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
322 mi
Range
728 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
322 mi
728 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
427.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
427.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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