The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 40,400
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V70 D3
€ 66,100
 BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i Touring
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,100

ⓘ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 540i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 540i 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 (15 - 16)
110.9
189.5
Blueprint BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
189.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
3993 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5501 lb
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.58 %
BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
D4204T9
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
148 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring

▶ REPLAY
26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
26.98 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
52 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V70 D3
967 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 D3
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1056 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft