The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 49,700
€ 52,200
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
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 T5 Polestar Performance
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.95 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
250 hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
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23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
649 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 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).
127 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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















