The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 38,300

€ 41,600

€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 1.1 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
189.5
113.6
190.7
189.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.36 %

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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4204T9
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.1 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
26.65 lb/hp
21.1 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
49 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
821 mi
Volvo V70 D3
1012 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 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