The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
€ 45,800

€ 42,400

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
10.19 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3
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19.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.72 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
680 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
131.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft