The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17)
€ 44,200
€ 44,000
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 D5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
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
110.9
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
D5244T4
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
182 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
21.62 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo V70 D5
537 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
166.6 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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


















