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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xivsVolvo V70 II · Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

330xi

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
258hp192kW
260hp194kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
67.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,996cc183cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,520mm178in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,514mm60in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,385L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L
CO2 emissions-
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xiVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi6,600 rpm2,500 rpm6,850 rpm
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T55,500 rpm2,100 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
25.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 has 2 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 has more power, BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi and Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW
7.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xi
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E91)330xiVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
258 hp
192 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,514 mm
59.6 in
Range score
-
700 km
435 mi
CO2 score
-
239 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 330xi

  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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