The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07) vs. Volvo V70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16)
€ 39,800
€ 45,900
€ 39,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4127 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
10.52 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T12

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
179 hp
Volvo V70 D4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D4
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520d Touring
713 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D4
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
125.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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















