The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 48,500

€ 55,500

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,500
ⓘ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 530d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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 530d Touring BluePerformance
4224 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.87 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5244T15
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
690 mi
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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