The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13)

€ 53,400
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 41,000
 Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13) Volvo XC70 D4
€ 53,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13)
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13)
110.8
190.5
194.6 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
3990 lb
Curb Weight
4032 lb
5434 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.04 %
Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
187 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4

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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
21.34 lb/hp
25.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
48 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 520d Touring
837 mi
791 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1444 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft