The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 49,300
€ 38,600
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 2.5FT.
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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 2.5FT
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
9.81 %
General
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B5254T8

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.72 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
18.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
357 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
386.6 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
144 kWh
386.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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






















