The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 48,500

€ 42,900

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 D5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
BMW 520d Touring
4224 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
11.53 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
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 automatic 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 N47
D5244T15
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
750 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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