The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T4 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring (17 - 18)
€ 40,400
€ 48,600
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 T4 is 5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
59
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
110.9
189.5
117.1
194.6
189.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.16 %
General
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B4204T19
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 T4
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 T4
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
▶ REPLAY
20.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
20.84 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
38 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
912 mi
Volvo V70 T4
702 mi
912 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T4
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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

















