The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)

€ 41,600
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 44,700
 Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo V70 D5
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
3693 lb
Curb Weight
4032 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
8.43 %
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 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
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5

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22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.02 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.94 lb/hp
19.02 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
44 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520d Touring
821 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 D5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
109.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft