The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 38,900

€ 48,400

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 2.0T is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.7 %

General
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4204T6
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.0T
200 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 2.0T
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.0T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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19.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.0T
19.79 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 2.0T
28 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo V70 2.0T
518 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
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).
141.9 kWh
Volvo V70 2.0T
159.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.0T
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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