The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (07 - 09) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 38,200

€ 54,600

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 2.5T is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
3688 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
9.81 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B5254T8
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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18.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
18.72 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
25 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
604 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
458 mi
604 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
148.1 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
179.9 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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