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

€ 49,800

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 D3 is 6.9 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 14.2 cm taller than the BMW 530i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
1604
1861
2106
1462
1860
2094
1861 mm
Width
1860 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1604 mm
Height
1462 mm
2815
4838
2968
4907
4838 mm
Length
4907 mm
2815 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
1931 kg
Kerb Weight
1800 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2375 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
6.78 %

General
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T5
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 bhp
268 bhp
BMW 530i Touring
420 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 2600 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
420 NM
310 NM
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

BMW 530i Touring
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11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.72 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 D3
11.99 kg/bhp
6.72 kg/bhp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
42 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
639 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
551 mi
BMW 530i 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
575 L
Boot Capacity
560 L











1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1670 L