The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 47,400
€ 51,900
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 T6.
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 T6
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 T6
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.93 %
General
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 T6
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 T6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B6304T2
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 5950 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
181 hp
281 hp
Volvo XC70 T6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 T6
Performance
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 T6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 T6
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.47 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
21.8 lb/hp
14.47 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 T6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
48 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
40 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
372 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
888 mi
372 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 T6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Volvo XC70 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
