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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dvsVolvo 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 5 Series Touring (E61)

535d

272 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007
VS

Volvo V70 II · Facelift 2004

2.4i 20V T5

260 hp2401 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
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
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
700km435mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,401cc147cu in
Length
4,843mm191in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,804mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,514mm60in
Wheelbase
2,886mm114in
2,755mm108in
Front track
1,558mm61in
1,563mm62in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
485L
Max trunk volume
1,650L
1,641L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
239g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dVolvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 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
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dVolvoV70 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
21.6 s
25.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 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
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
260 hp
194 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d has 12 hp more than Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5 and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
560 Nm
413 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
1,760 kg
3,880 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d6.6 s
VolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535dVolvoV70 IIFacelift 20042.4i 20V T5
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,760 kg
3,880 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 210 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo V70 II Facelift 2004 2.4i 20V T5

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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