The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 38,300
 Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V70 D3
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520i Touring is 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16)
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 D3 (15 - 16)
110.9
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3944 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16)

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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V70 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.65 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
26.65 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
1012 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft