The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 42,900
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 69,000
 BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 10.4 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 10.6 cm taller than the BMW 540d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
1604
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
1861
2106
1498
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
1868
2126
1861 mm
Width
1868 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1604 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
2815
4838
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
2975
4942
4838 mm
Length
4942 mm
2815 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
1850 kg
Kerb Weight
1920 kg
2330 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2565 kg
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
70 kg
3.65 %
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
D5204T3
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
161 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 540d Touring
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
400 NM
680 NM
BMW 540d Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

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11.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.08 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 D3
11.49 kg/bhp
6.08 kg/bhp
BMW 540d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
695 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
680 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
131.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
645 kg
575 L
Boot Capacity
570 L
1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1700 L