The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,500

€ 58,000

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 530d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530d 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 530d Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.47 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530d 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.44 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
763 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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