The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 38,000
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13) Volvo V70 D3
€ 69,000
 BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 540d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
3977 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.05 %
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
D5204T7
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

▶ REPLAY
29.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.68 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
41 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
695 mi
Volvo V70 D3
763 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
117.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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