The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,300
€ 62,700
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,700
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.9 in
Height
59 in
110.9
189.5
117.1
194.6
189.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
4156 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.1 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B57
D4204T9
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
148 hp
261 hp
BMW 530d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
236 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Touring
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
26.65 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
707 mi
Volvo V70 D3
1012 mi
707 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
88.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft















