The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.4D Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 40,400

€ 50,500

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500
ⓘ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
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.75 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 B47
D5244T14
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
173 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.4D
173 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.58 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.4D
21.54 lb/hp
22.58 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V70 2.4D
35 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
906 mi
Volvo V70 2.4D
639 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V70 2.4D
139.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.4D
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft