The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 43,800

€ 42,400

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 2.4D.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.25 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
173 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 2.4D
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23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
750 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
613 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1292 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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