The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 528i Touring (10 - 11)
€ 44,900

€ 48,300

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 528i Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
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 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.11 %

General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B6324S
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
235 hp
254 hp
BMW 528i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 528i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 528i Touring
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16.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.7 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
BMW 528i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 528i Touring
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
378 mi
Range
544 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
378 mi
544 mi
BMW 528i Touring
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
217.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 528i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 528i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 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