The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 42,300

€ 52,000

€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.65 %

General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B6324S
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
235 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.87 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.04 lb/hp
16.87 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
639 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
426 mi
639 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
139.9 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
193.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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