The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 518d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 46,800

€ 42,400

€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 518d Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 518d 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 T5
BMW 518d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.37 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 518d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 518d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B4204T11
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
141 hp
BMW 518d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 518d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d Touring
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 518d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 518d Touring
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
906 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
906 mi
BMW 518d Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 518d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 518d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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