The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
€ 50,600

€ 42,600

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
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
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.25 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B4204T7

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
237 hp
Volvo V70 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T5
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
21.08 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525d Touring
621 mi
518 mi
Volvo V70 T5
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo V70 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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