The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 41,300

€ 51,300

€ 41,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 2.5FT is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.9 in
Height
59 in
110.9
189.9
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
3675 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.92 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
B5254T11
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
251 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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16.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
16.12 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
340 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
340 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
405.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
405.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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