The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
€ 40,400
€ 44,000
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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
189.5
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 520i Touring
3993 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.43 %
General
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D4204T9
Engine Code
N20-B20

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 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 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 520i Touring
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26.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
26.98 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
55 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
1012 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3 ECO
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1056 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





















