The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 52,200
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 45,400
 BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
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 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5192 lb
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.64 %
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)

General

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
F11
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 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B4204T11
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
649 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).
127 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
127 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft