The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 49,100
€ 40,600
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘ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 525xi Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5FT.
BMW 525xi 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 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
4001 lb
Curb Weight
3730 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
6.77 %
General
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.93 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
18.93 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
17 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
17 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
20 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
24 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
322 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
322 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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).
427.8 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
427.8 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft
