The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 47,300
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo V70 D5
€ 52,900
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 47,300
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 D5 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
4209 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5302 lb
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
7.79 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D5244T15
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
212 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
19.85 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
36 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
872 mi
Volvo V70 D5
659 mi
872 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
135.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 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