The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 48,200
€ 43,300
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
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 3.2
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.49 %
General
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
240 hp
Volvo V70 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 3.2
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 3.2
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.74 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
16.74 lb/hp
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo V70 3.2
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
473 mi
Volvo V70 3.2
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
Volvo V70 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
