The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 43,300
€ 44,900
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.22 %
General
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
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
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
B6324S5
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
240 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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16.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
16.74 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
26 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
473 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
174.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 3.2
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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
