The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T5 Powershift (13 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,300

€ 44,800

€ 43,300
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 T5 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.5
113.6
190.7
189.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
3915 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.57 %

General
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T7
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
237 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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16.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
16.52 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 T5
518 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 T5
159.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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