The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring (13 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 49,900

€ 50,600

€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.5 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
F11
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
18.71 lb/hp
20.08 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
45 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525d Touring
836 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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