The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 40,900
€ 47,400
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 2.5T is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo V70 2.5T
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 2.5T
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
3675 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.87 %
General
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B5254T10
Engine Code
N47-D20
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 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
16.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
16.12 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
24 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
449 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 2.5T
183.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1351 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
