The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 49,700

€ 42,600

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
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
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3993 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
5.42 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
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
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
1036 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
1036 mi
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
107 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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