The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V70 D5 (11 - 13)
€ 47,600

€ 42,600

€ 47,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4010 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.13 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
201 hp
212 hp
Volvo V70 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D5
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.18 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
37 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
906 mi
BMW 525d Touring
690 mi
906 mi
Volvo V70 D5
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
129.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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