The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 45,200
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 42,400
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (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 BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (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 BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D3
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
7.61 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

General

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
181 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D3
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft