The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 40,700
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) Volvo V70 D4
€ 45,400
 BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520i Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520i Touring
3977 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.78 %
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V70 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5204T3
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
161 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
24.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
24.7 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
41 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo V70 D4
763 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
117.3 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 D4
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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