The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) vs. BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 42,400
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 53,400
 BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 42,400
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 considerably. The Volvo XC70 D3 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.1 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
4259 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5434 lb
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
6.32 %
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D5244T5
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
26.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.45 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
34 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
837 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
630 mi
837 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
141.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1010 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