The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15)
€ 53,900

€ 48,500

€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525d Touring is 2.7 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
57.6
73.2
82.4
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
63.1 in
116.9
193.2
110.8
190.5
193.2 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.09 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T15

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
212 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.92 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.43 lb/hp
19.92 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
821 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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