The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,400

€ 51,300

€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.1 in
Height
59 in
110.8
190.5
117.1
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
3993 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.21 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D5244T10
Engine Code
B48-B20

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 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520i Touring
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.77 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
580 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
154.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1299 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft