The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 47,200
€ 43,300
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.65 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
240 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.04 lb/hp
16.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 520d Touring
888 mi
473 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
