The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Touring (13 - 14)
€ 51,900

€ 44,900

€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 T6 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520d Touring.
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
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
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5236 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.39 %

General
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B6304T2
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
281 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
281 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring
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14.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
14.47 lb/hp
21.92 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
20 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
372 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
372 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
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 T6
221.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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