The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.4D (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)
€ 38,300

€ 44,100

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 2.4D is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
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 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.55 %

General
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T9
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.4D
161 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.4D
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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23.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
23.34 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 2.4D
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 2.4D
649 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
137.9 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 2.4D
137.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1314 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