The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 50,600

€ 52,200

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.01 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
194 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
21.08 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
34 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 525d Touring
621 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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