The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 38,000
€ 42,600
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i 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 D3
BMW 523i Touring
3977 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
7.69 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
D5204T7
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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29.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.68 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
763 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 D3
763 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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
