The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 520d Touring Steptronic (14 - 17)
€ 57,200

€ 48,000

€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.71 %

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
8-speed automatic 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 B47
B6304T4
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
300 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d Touring
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14.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
14.26 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
22 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
16 mpg
city
45 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
410 mi
Range
967 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
410 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d Touring
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo XC70 T6
200.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 520d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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