The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
€ 46,300

€ 43,300

€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T5.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
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
189.5
193.2 in
Length
189.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.61 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
237 hp
Volvo V70 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T5
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T5
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.98 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 520i Touring
690 mi
518 mi
Volvo V70 T5
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo V70 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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