The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

€ 48,000
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 42,400
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 48,000
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 considerably. The BMW 520d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5269 lb
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.32 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

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

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
52 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 520d Touring
967 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 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
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft