The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

€ 48,500
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 47,400
 BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 D5 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (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 D5 AWD (13 - 15)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
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 BluePerformance
4224 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.58 %
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)

General

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Performance

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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