The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 49,400

€ 45,400

€ 49,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
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 T6
BMW 520i Touring
4248 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
7.11 %

General
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B6304T4
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V70 T6
300 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V70 T6
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i Touring
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14.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T6
14.16 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V70 T6
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
426 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo V70 T6
426 mi
649 mi
BMW 520i 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V70 T6
193.3 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1065 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