The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 530xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 52,200

€ 50,600

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 530xi Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi 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 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
4173 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
4.91 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
B
Generation
E61
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T20
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
268 hp
BMW 530xi Touring
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530xi Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530xi Touring
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18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
18.38 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530xi Touring
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
512 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
750 mi
512 mi
BMW 530xi Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW 530xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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