The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
€ 37,000

€ 43,200

€ 37,000
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 D3 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
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
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520i Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.32 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5204T3
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i Touring
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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