The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 42,600

€ 66,100

€ 42,600
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 D4 Polestar Performance is 5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 540i Touring.
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 540i 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 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 540i Touring
3993 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.58 %

General
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
D4204T5
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 540i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i Touring
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
20.27 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 540i Touring
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 540i Touring
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1036 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
1036 mi
542 mi
BMW 540i Touring
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 540i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 540i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
990 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