The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD (09 - 10)
€ 45,400
€ 41,700
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 520i Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 2.4D.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
116.9
193.2
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3955 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.23 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.57 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
24.57 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
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).
144 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo XC70 2.4D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft














