The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 46,900

€ 39,700

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 525xi Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T4.
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
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
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.39 %

General
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T2

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.4 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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