The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 45,900
€ 45,700
€ 45,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B6324S5
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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17.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
17.41 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
24 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
946 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
449 mi
946 mi
BMW 520d Touring
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
183.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
