The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 52,200
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
€ 47,200
 BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
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 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d Touring
4173 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5258 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.38 %
BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
227 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
347 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

▶ REPLAY
18.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
18.38 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
750 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
750 mi
888 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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