The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D5 (07 - 09)

€ 48,200
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 39,600
 Volvo V70 D5 (07 - 09) Volvo V70 D5
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 (07 - 09)
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 D5 (07 - 09)
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
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.08 %
Volvo V70 D5 (07 - 09)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
182 hp
Volvo V70 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.64 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
20.64 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
649 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft