The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.0F (Ethanol) (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 30,700
€ 45,200
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.1 %
General
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B4204S4
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
144 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
144 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
140 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
24.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
24.3 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
21 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
388 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
354.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
354.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.0F DRIVe
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1307 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
