The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,100
€ 41,900
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 D5 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i 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 D5
BMW 520i Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
8.61 %
General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
D5244T10
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
202 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
310 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
19.89 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D5
805 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
111 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
111 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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
















