The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (07 - 09)
€ 45,200

€ 43,600

€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,600
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D5
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
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
116.9
193.2
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 D5
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4015 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.97 %

General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.06 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.74 lb/hp
22.06 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
580 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
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).
154.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
154.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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