The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Volvo V70 T4 (15 - 16)
€ 41,900

€ 38,300

€ 41,900
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 T4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
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 T4
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3862 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.26 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T19

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
187 hp
Volvo V70 T4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T4
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
33 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 520d Touring
613 mi
725 mi
Volvo V70 T4
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
146.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T4
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