The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 2.0D (08 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 32,300
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 523i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.0D.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0D
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 2.0D
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3642 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
8.47 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0D
F11
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 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0D
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 2.0D
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.0D
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0D
141 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.0D
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V70 2.0D
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
737 mi
Volvo V70 2.0D
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo V70 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V70 2.0D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
