The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 41,900
€ 46,500
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 3.2.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
395 lb
9.72 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 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
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC70 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 XC70 3.2
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
136 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
382 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 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).
216 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
