The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 50,500
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 39,700
 Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V70 D3
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
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 D3
4222 lb
Curb Weight
3951 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.42 %
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

▶ REPLAY
22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.49 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
29.49 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
888 mi
Volvo V70 D3
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft