The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 40,400
 Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V70 T4
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400

ⓘ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 T4.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (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 T4 Geartronic (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 T4
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3898 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.24 %
Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo V70 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.84 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
20.84 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
702 mi
Volvo V70 T4
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).
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
117.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft