The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (07 - 09) vs. BMW 520d Touring (14 - 17)
€ 43,600

€ 45,700

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 D5 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d 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 D5
BMW 520d Touring
4015 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.15 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
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 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D5244T4
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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22.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.06 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
946 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
946 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
154.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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