The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 42,300
€ 41,600
€ 42,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d 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 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.04 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
E61
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
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 N47
B6324S
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
235 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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16.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.04 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
23 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
821 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
426 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
193.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 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
