The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)

€ 46,400
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 44,100
 BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13) BMW 520d Touring
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (10 - 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 Geartronic (09 - 11)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring (10 - 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
3993 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.43 %
BMW 520d Touring (10 - 13)

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 automatic 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 N47
D5244T10
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
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

Performance

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.77 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
888 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
154.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 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