The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 2.4D (07 - 09)
€ 46,300
€ 38,300
€ 46,300
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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.4D.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
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 2.4D
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.6 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
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 2.4D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D5244T9

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 V70 2.4D
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.4D
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.4D
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.98 lb/hp
23.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V70 2.4D
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW 520i Touring
690 mi
649 mi
Volvo V70 2.4D
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
119.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.4D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 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













