The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)

€ 47,400
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 37,800
 Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) Volvo V70 T4
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T4.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
110.9
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3829 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
2.96 %
Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4

Performance

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft