The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 41,000

€ 52,800

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC70 D4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 530xi Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
58.7
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
110.8
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
4032 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.04 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5204T3
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
268 hp
BMW 530xi Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530xi Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xi Touring
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25.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
25.04 lb/hp
14.89 lb/hp
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
43 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530xi Touring
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
791 mi
518 mi
BMW 530xi Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
113.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 530xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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