The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Touring (07 - 07)
€ 44,000
€ 39,800
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d 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 D4
BMW 520d Touring
4226 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
534 lb
12.64 %
General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
D5244T5
Engine Code
M47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Touring
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26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.25 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
42 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
713 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
777 mi
713 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
115.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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















