The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 53,900

€ 35,900

€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D3.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3940 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
5.7 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5204T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
134 hp
Volvo V70 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 D3
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.43 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
967 mi
Volvo V70 D3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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