The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16)

€ 48,000
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 48,300
 Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16) Volvo XC70 D4
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 AWD 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
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16)
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 D4
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4262 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.36 %
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
179 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4

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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.81 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
23.81 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
52 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 520d Touring
967 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
92.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft