The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 2.0 (08 - 10)
€ 44,800
€ 30,200
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 523i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.0.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
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 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.47 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
143 hp
Volvo V70 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.0
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.0
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.16 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
24.16 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo V70 2.0
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
506 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
506 mi
Volvo V70 2.0
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
162.9 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
162.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
