The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 50,600
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 52,900
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520d Touring
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 D5 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5302 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
8.86 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
G31
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
8-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 B47
D5244T15
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

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

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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20.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
20.08 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
37 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
872 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
680 mi
872 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
131.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1422 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft