The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 T5 (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)

€ 40,500
Volvo V70 T5 (10 - 13) Volvo V70 T5
€ 43,200
 BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 T5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 T5 (10 - 13)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
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 T5 (10 - 13)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
3860 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5170 lb
Volvo V70 T5 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.63 %
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B4204T7
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
237 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 T5
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
16.29 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
29 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 T5
537 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo V70 T5
153.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft