The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07)
€ 37,000

€ 39,800

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 D3 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.07 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
D5204T3
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
713 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
713 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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