The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 40,400

€ 46,300

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘ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 ECO is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
3993 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.15 %

General
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
26.98 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
55 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
1012 mi
888 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1056 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