The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 (12 - 13)
€ 49,800

€ 41,000

€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4032 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.86 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
201 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.04 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.24 lb/hp
25.04 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
38 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 525d Touring
702 mi
791 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
127.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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