The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V70 D5 (13 - 15)
€ 53,400

€ 44,200

€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520d Touring is 5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
59
73.5
83.7
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
60.9 in
117.1
194.6
110.9
189.5
194.6 in
Length
189.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
3990 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.1 %

General
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
G31
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
138 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D5
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
906 mi
BMW 520d Touring
837 mi
906 mi
Volvo V70 D5
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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