The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 52,200

€ 58,000

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 530d Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d 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 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.2 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B4204T11
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Touring
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 530d Touring
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
763 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
763 mi
BMW 530d 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 530d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 530d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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