The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 2.5T (07 - 09)
€ 45,600
€ 38,200
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525i Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5T.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
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 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.4 %
General
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5T
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
151 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5T
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.72 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.23 lb/hp
18.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
458 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
458 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
