The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 48,400
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 37,000
 Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo V70 D3
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.25 %
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)

General

BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3

Performance

BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

▶ REPLAY
20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
20.97 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 525d Touring
630 mi
791 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
141.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft