The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (12 - 13)
€ 49,100

€ 44,000

€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4226 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
5.32 %

General
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T5

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
215 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D4
Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D4
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18.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.25 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
18.61 lb/hp
26.25 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
28 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
518 mi
777 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
159.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi Touring
Volvo XC70 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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