The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 45,400
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 46,800
 Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo XC70 T5
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800

ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
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 T5
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5192 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
242 hp
Volvo XC70 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 T5

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5

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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.8 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
649 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
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).
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft