The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
€ 39,800
€ 42,400
€ 39,800
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 slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
567 lb
13.31 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D3
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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 520d Touring
713 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
125.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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


















