The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 44,000
€ 43,200
€ 44,000
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 slightly. The BMW 520i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
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 D4
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4209 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
6.49 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 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 V70 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 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 V70 D4
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D4
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.74 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
659 mi
Volvo V70 D4
Environmental Impact
127 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
135.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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















