The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 35,800

€ 53,400

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400
ⓘ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 ECO is 5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d 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
189.5
117.1
194.6
189.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.15 %

General
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D4204T20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
118 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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33.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
33.42 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
57 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1061 mi
Range
837 mi
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
1061 mi
837 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 D2 ECO
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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