The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,200

€ 42,900

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 D4 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D4
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
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
4209 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
11.22 %

General
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5204T3
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
161 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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26.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
26.14 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
750 mi
Volvo V70 D4
659 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
135.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 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