The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 46,300
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 520d Touring
€ 45,500
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
7.31 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.8 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 520d Touring
888 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft