The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 44,700

€ 45,700

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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
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 520d Touring
4032 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.59 %

General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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19.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
19.02 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
38 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
946 mi
Volvo V70 D5
702 mi
946 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
127.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft