The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (10 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11)
€ 39,200

€ 44,800

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 Volvo V70 2.5FT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
3642 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
7.7 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B5254T11
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
228 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
146 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
15.97 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
21 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
382 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
361.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
361.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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