The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 48,000

€ 45,600

€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
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
116.9
193.2
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 D5
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4043 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.31 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T4

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
182 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
52 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 520d Touring
967 mi
524 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
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).
170.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
92.5 kWh
170.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft