The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)

€ 43,800
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo XC70 2.4D
€ 42,600
 BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) BMW 523i Touring
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 XC70 2.4D is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
3988 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
7.95 %
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)

General

Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
E61
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 XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T5
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
161 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring

▶ REPLAY
24.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
24.77 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
31 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
580 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
154.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1303 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