The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V70 2.4D (09 - 10)
€ 51,300

€ 38,300

€ 51,300
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 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.4D.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
59
73.5
83.7
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
60.9 in
117.1
194.6
110.9
189.9
194.6 in
Length
189.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.5 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
G31
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 B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
D5244T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
173 hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.4D
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 2.4D
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V70 2.4D
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
704 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
725 mi
Volvo V70 2.4D
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo V70 2.4D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 2.4D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1380 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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