The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 45,600

€ 52,400

€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC70 D5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d 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 D5
BMW 530d Touring
4043 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.59 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D5244T4
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 530d Touring
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.53 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.21 lb/hp
17.53 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
28 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
604 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
524 mi
604 mi
BMW 530d Touring
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
148.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
170.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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