The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 48,200
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 45,500
 Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525i Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4257 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5291 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.05 %
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 XC70 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.44 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.4 lb/hp
26.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
639 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft