The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 33,800
€ 51,300
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 D2 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.9 in
Height
59 in
110.9
189.9
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
3779 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.2 %
General
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D4162T
Engine Code
B48-B20

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
199 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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33.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
33.44 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
52 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
967 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo V70 D2
967 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft




















