The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,500
€ 45,400
€ 46,500
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 considerably. The Volvo XC70 3.2 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5192 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
2.93 %
General
Volvo XC70 3.2
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 XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B6324S
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
17.3 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
21 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
649 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).
127 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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
