The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
€ 49,000

€ 44,800

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i 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
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i Touring
4154 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
4.98 %

General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T15
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
212 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
19.59 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
38 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 D5
702 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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