The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 46,900

€ 51,000

€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,000
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5.
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
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
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.18 %

General
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
217 hp
Volvo XC70 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.4 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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