The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 42,900

€ 54,900

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,900
ⓘ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 T6.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T6
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 T6
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4209 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
11.22 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T6
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B6304T4

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
175 hp
300 hp
Volvo V70 T6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T6
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T6
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21.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.35 lb/hp
14.03 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo V70 T6
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
426 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
426 mi
Volvo V70 T6
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
Volvo V70 T6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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