The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 41,900
€ 40,600
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 2.5FT.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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 2.5FT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3730 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.61 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
136 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.93 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
18.93 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
322 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
322 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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).
427.8 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
427.8 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
