The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 40,400

€ 57,400

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,400
ⓘ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 T4 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo V70 T4
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
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 530d Touring
3898 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
11.37 %

General
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B4204T19
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 T4
187 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 T4
221 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 530d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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20.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.31 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
20.84 lb/hp
17.31 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
38 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
763 mi
Volvo V70 T4
702 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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 T4
117.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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