The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

€ 43,800
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 42,400
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 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 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
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 D3
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
12.26 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
161 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

 REPLAY
23.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.21 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
41 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 520d Touring
750 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
119.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft