The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 07) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 41,900

€ 43,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.39 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
33 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 520d Touring
613 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
146.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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