The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 46,500

€ 44,700

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 518d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 518d 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 D4
BMW 518d Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.53 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 518d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T5
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 518d Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 518d Touring
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26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.44 lb/hp
28.22 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
680 mi
888 mi
BMW 518d 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
131.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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