The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 39,700
€ 47,400
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 520i Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.03 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
D5244T20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
217 hp
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.46 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 520i Touring
630 mi
737 mi
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
130.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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
















