The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) vs. BMW 535d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 42,400

€ 64,500

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 D3 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 535d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
4259 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.59 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5244T5
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
309 hp
BMW 535d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 535d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535d Touring
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26.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.45 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
34 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 535d Touring
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
737 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
630 mi
737 mi
BMW 535d Touring
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
141.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 535d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 535d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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