The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 40,700

€ 52,900

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V70 D4 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D4
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
189.9
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
3977 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.44 %

General
Volvo V70 D4
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
8-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 B47
D5204T3
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
161 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
24.7 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
41 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
763 mi
Range
872 mi
Volvo V70 D4
763 mi
872 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
117.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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