The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 42,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.92 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
235 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.68 lb/hp
16.04 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
426 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
426 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
193.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
