The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 49,100

€ 43,100

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 BMW 525d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D4.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
116.9
193.2
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5280 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.62 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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18.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
18.66 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525d Touring
821 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
109.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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