The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 46,300

€ 39,700

€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 1.1 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
189.5
113.6
190.7
189.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
4004 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
9.97 %

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 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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
D5244T15
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
212 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
325 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i Touring
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.46 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
18.89 lb/hp
21.46 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
38 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo V70 D5
702 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
127.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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