The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 49,400

€ 53,400

€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,400
ⓘ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 T6 is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo V70 T6
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
189.9
117.1
194.6
189.9 in
Length
194.6 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
4248 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5434 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.07 %

General
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B6304T4
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 T6
300 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 T6
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T6
14.16 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V70 T6
23 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
16 mpg
city
43 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
426 mi
Range
837 mi
Volvo V70 T6
426 mi
837 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 T6
193.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 lb
Maximum Payload
1444 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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