The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. BMW M5 Touring SMG (07 - 10)
€ 44,300

€ 97,600

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the BMW M5 Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
59.6
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.1 in
Height
59.6 in
110.8
190.5
113.6
191.1
190.5 in
Length
191.1 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 Touring
3960 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
8.14 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 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
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S85
D5244T10
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
10
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
500 hp
BMW M5 Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5 Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M5 Touring
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.62 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
8.62 lb/hp
BMW M5 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5 Touring
25 mpg
city
11 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
290 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
290 mi
BMW M5 Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
284.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
144 kWh
284.2 kWh
BMW M5 Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
581 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW M5 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1310 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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