The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 535i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 46,600

€ 60,400

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 535i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 535i 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 535i Touring
4224 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.24 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 535i Touring
B
Generation
F11
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 manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 535i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
D5244T15
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 535i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 535i Touring
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.16 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
14.16 lb/hp
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 535i Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
42 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 535i Touring
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
537 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
777 mi
537 mi
BMW 535i Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
115.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 535i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 535i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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