The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo XC70 T5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,200

€ 46,800

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
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 T5
4045 lb
Curb Weight
4012 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.82 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
242 hp
Volvo XC70 T5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 T5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 T5
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
18.81 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
48 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW 525d Touring
888 mi
649 mi
Volvo XC70 T5
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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