The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,500

€ 41,900

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 XC70 3.2 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
63.1 in
Height
58.7 in
110.8
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
9.72 %

General
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
B6324S
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.85 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
17.3 lb/hp
21.85 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
216 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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