The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 43,700
 Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16) Volvo V70 D4
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)
110.9
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4087 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.37 %
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
179 hp
Volvo V70 D4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4

▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.04 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 520d Touring
888 mi
925 mi
Volvo V70 D4
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft