The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)

€ 43,200
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 46,100
 Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13) Volvo XC70 D4
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100

ⓘ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 520i Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
7.82 %
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
F11
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 XC70 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4

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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.68 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft