The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)

€ 48,200
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 42,600
 Volvo V70 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) Volvo V70 T5
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
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 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
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 T5
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3915 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.06 %
Volvo V70 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
237 hp
Volvo V70 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T5

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
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 T5

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.52 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
16.52 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V70 T5
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
518 mi
Volvo V70 T5
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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo V70 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft