The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 49,300
€ 43,200
€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
4090 lb
Curb Weight
4054 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.86 %
General
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
202 hp
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 D5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
680 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
144 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1038 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
