The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)

€ 51,000
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 48,000
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17) BMW 520d Touring
€ 51,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘ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 (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
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 (15 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
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
4173 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.38 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)

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
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
D5244T20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
217 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.23 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
41 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
750 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 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