The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 47,800

€ 45,800

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
11.01 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
202 hp
Volvo V70 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
150 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
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17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.91 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
17.48 lb/hp
20.91 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
30 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 525i Touring
551 mi
613 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
149.7 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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