The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T6 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 48,200

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€ 48,200
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€ 50,200
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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 T6.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T6
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 T6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.1 %

General
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T6
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6304T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
281 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
281 hp
Volvo V70 T6
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T6
Performance
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V70 T6
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo V70 T6
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
385 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
385 mi
Volvo V70 T6
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).
214 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
214 kWh
Volvo V70 T6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 T6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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