The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 41,600

€ 38,300

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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 D3
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3944 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.36 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T9

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
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21.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.1 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 520d Touring
821 mi
1012 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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