The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 45,900
€ 42,400
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 518d Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 518d 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 518d Touring
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.27 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 518d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B6324S5
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 518d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 518d Touring
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17.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
17.41 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
24 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
906 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
449 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
183.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
