The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,700

€ 58,000

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 530d Touring
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 D4
BMW 530d Touring
3977 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.01 %

General
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
F11
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 D4
BMW 530d Touring
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 3500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
161 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 530d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
24.7 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
41 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
763 mi
Range
763 mi
Volvo V70 D4
763 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
117.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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