The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,300

€ 54,200

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,200
ⓘ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 530i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530i 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 530i Touring
4262 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5148 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.36 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T12
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
179 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530i Touring
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23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
23.81 lb/hp
14.89 lb/hp
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530i Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 530i Touring
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
680 mi
506 mi
BMW 530i 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).
162.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
131.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 530i Touring
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 530i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 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