The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)

€ 51,900
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) Volvo XC70 T6
€ 43,200
 BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13) BMW 520i Touring
€ 51,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 T6 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (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 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5170 lb
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.47 %
BMW 520i Touring (11 - 13)

General

Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B6304T2
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
281 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T6

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
14.47 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
372 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
372 mi
621 mi
BMW 520i 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 T6
221.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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