The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 47,100
€ 40,900
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 525xd Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5T.
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
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 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3675 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
9.64 %
General
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B5254T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
228 hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5T
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5T
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20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.12 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
20.97 lb/hp
16.12 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
449 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
630 mi
449 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
141.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
