The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 46,800
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo XC70 T5
€ 51,300
 BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 520i Touring
€ 46,800
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 T5 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
73.3
82.9
59
Blueprint BMW 520i 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 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520i 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 T5
BMW 520i Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5181 lb
Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.66 %
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
B4204T11
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
242 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
16.58 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
35 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
649 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 T5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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