The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13)
€ 45,800

€ 46,600

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
9.45 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5
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19.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.72 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
37 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 525d Touring
680 mi
777 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
131.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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