The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 D5 (13 - 15)

€ 43,200
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 44,200
 Volvo V70 D5 (13 - 15) Volvo V70 D5
€ 43,200
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 520i Touring is 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 (13 - 15)
110.9
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.56 %
Volvo V70 D5 (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
F11
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 manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5

▶ REPLAY
21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.68 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
906 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
906 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft