The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
€ 37,600

€ 43,200

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i 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 520i Touring
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.96 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N20
D4162T
Engine Code
N20-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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i Touring
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34.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
34.04 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
56 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
49 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D2
1036 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
86.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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