The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 43,900
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16) Volvo XC70 D4
€ 45,200
 BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 D4 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
4087 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
3.72 %
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4204T5
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
179 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
22.83 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
53 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
49 mpg
city
40 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
989 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
989 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 D4
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft