The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 50,500
€ 44,900
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
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
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.06 %
General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
235 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
42 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
378 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
217.9 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
217.9 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
