The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 535d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 43,300
€ 59,300
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,300
ⓘ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 535d Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535d 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 535d Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.86 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535d Touring
B
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
B6324S5
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
295 hp
BMW 535d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535d Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 535d Touring
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16.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.31 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.74 lb/hp
14.31 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
473 mi
690 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
174.3 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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




















