The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 47,100
BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08) BMW 525xd Touring
€ 42,900
 Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

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

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4079 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
Volvo XC70 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3

Performance

BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

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20.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
20.97 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
630 mi
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
141.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft