The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,000

€ 47,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 T4F is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
3805 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.57 %

General
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B4164T2
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 T4F
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 T4F
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4F
21.38 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 T4F
24 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
444 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo V70 T4F
444 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
310.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V70 T4F
310.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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