The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (10 - 10)

€ 48,200
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 41,300
 Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (10 - 10) Volvo V70 2.5FT
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300

ⓘ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 2.5FT.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (10 - 10)
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 xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (10 - 10)
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 2.5FT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3675 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.13 %
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (10 - 10)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B5254T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
228 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT

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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.12 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
16.12 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
18 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
18 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
340 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
340 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
405.6 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
405.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft