The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring (17 - 18)
€ 39,700

€ 48,600

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
60.9 in
Height
59 in
110.9
189.5
117.1
194.6
189.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
3951 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.47 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 B47
D5204T7
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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29.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.49 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
48 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
888 mi
Range
912 mi
Volvo V70 D3
888 mi
912 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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