The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 45,400
€ 35,900
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
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 D3
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3940 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.18 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
