The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. BMW 530i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 38,800

€ 51,600

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,600
ⓘ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 530i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530i 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 530i Touring
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.11 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530i Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B5254T10
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530i Touring
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15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
14.03 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
551 mi
BMW 530i Touring
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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