The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 38,600
 Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09) Volvo V70 2.5FT
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5FT.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
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 2.5FT
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.54 %
Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT

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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.72 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
18.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
27 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
357 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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).
386.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
386.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft