The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 535i Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 45,900

€ 56,400

€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,400
ⓘ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 535i Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535i 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 535i Touring
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.63 %

General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535i 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
B6324S5
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535i Touring
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17.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.47 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
17.41 lb/hp
13.47 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
24 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
449 mi
565 mi
BMW 535i 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
183.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535i 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