The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)

€ 50,400
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 43,700
 Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16) Volvo V70 D4
€ 50,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 D4.
BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)
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 Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
Blueprint Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)
110.9
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4087 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.1 %
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
215 hp
179 hp
Volvo V70 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D4

Performance

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4

▶ REPLAY
18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
18.61 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
506 mi
Range
925 mi
BMW 525i Touring
506 mi
925 mi
Volvo V70 D4
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
162.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i Touring
Volvo V70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft