The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 46,400
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 43,800
 BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) BMW 520d Touring
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
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
3993 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.41 %
BMW 520d Touring Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

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 automatic 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
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
161 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
750 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
154.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 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
1299 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