The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 43,800

€ 37,600

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D2.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
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
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.86 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4162T

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
113 hp
Volvo V70 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D2
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D2
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
34.04 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
1036 mi
Volvo V70 D2
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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