The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 45,600
BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 37,000
 Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo V70 D3
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)
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 D3
3704 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 525i Touring (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
313 lb
7.79 %
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo V70 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D3

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3

▶ REPLAY
17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.23 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
791 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
791 mi
Volvo V70 D3
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft