The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 37,000

€ 55,500

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘ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 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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 530d Touring BluePerformance
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.09 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5204T3
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
690 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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