The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D2 (15 - 16)
€ 50,600
€ 35,800
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D2.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
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
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3944 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.57 %
General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D4204T20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
118 hp
Volvo V70 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D2
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D2
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.42 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
21.08 lb/hp
33.42 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
26 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 525d Touring
621 mi
1012 mi
Volvo V70 D2
Environmental Impact
144 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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





















