The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 47,300
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo V70 D5
€ 49,700
 BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

ⓘ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 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
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 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
4209 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5423 lb
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.31 %
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 N47
D5244T15
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
212 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

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

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
36 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
836 mi
Volvo V70 D5
659 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
135.8 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft