The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 35,900

€ 44,900

€ 35,900
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 D2 is 3.3 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
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.68 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N47
D4162T
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
112 mph
Maximum Speed
141 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 520d Touring
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33.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
33.83 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
52 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 D2
967 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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