The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 46,300
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i Touring
€ 35,900
 Volvo V70 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo V70 T4F
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 T4F.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4F
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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 Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V70 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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 T4F
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
5.75 %
Volvo V70 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4F
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4F
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4F
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4F

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4F
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4F

▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.98 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4F
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V70 T4F
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 520i Touring
690 mi
478 mi
Volvo V70 T4F
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).
288.4 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
119.4 kWh
288.4 kWh
Volvo V70 T4F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T4F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft