The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 54,700
€ 38,600
€ 54,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5FT.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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 2.5FT
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
13.99 %
General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B5254T8

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.72 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.94 lb/hp
18.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
38 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
357 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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).
386.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
386.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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



















