The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 39,700
€ 43,200
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520i Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4054 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
11.1 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
202 hp
Volvo V70 D5
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
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21.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.46 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 520i Touring
630 mi
680 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
130.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
