The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 52,200
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
€ 69,000
 BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d Touring
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,000

ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 540d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
4173 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5655 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.42 %
BMW 540d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
B
Generation
G31
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
D5244T20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d Touring
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
18.38 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
BMW 540d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 540d Touring
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
695 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
750 mi
695 mi
BMW 540d 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 540d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 540d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft