The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 50,500

€ 46,500

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.82 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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22.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
22.58 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 520d Touring
906 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
98.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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