The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V70 D4 AWD Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 57,200

€ 43,200

€ 57,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 4.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
59
73.5
83.7
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
59 in
Height
60.9 in
117.1
194.6
110.9
189.9
194.6 in
Length
189.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
3891 lb
Curb Weight
4209 lb
5346 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
7.53 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
G31
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
228 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D4
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D4
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17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.14 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
17.07 lb/hp
26.14 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
46 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
804 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 525d Touring
804 mi
659 mi
Volvo V70 D4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
104.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1455 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft










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