The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
€ 37,000
€ 44,800
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i 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 D3
BMW 523i Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.77 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5204T3
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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
