The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,200
€ 41,900
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 2.5T is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
3730 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.61 %
General
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
B5254T8
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
18.93 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
418 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
418 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
197 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
