The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 44,400

€ 42,600

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 523i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 523i 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 523i Touring
4226 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
13.16 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T5
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 523i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 523i Touring
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26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.25 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
821 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
109.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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