The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (07 - 09) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 43,600

€ 42,400

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 D5 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 518d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
BMW 518d Touring
4015 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.42 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T4
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 518d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
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22.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.06 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
906 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
154.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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