The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15)
€ 45,700

€ 37,600

€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3951 lb
5236 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.45 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
F11
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-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D3
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.49 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.22 lb/hp
29.49 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
51 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
946 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 520d Touring
946 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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