The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 35,500

€ 48,000

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D2
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
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
3799 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
4.81 %

General
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D4162T
Engine Code
B47-D20

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
113 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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33.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
33.62 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
56 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
51 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo V70 D2
1036 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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