The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
€ 51,300
€ 44,900
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo V70 3.2.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.2
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
235 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
704 mi
Range
378 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
378 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
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).
217.9 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
217.9 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
443 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
