The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 41,900
€ 43,300
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520i Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.2
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.61 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
E61
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
240 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
136 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 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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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.74 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
16.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
473 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
