The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 40,600
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) Volvo V70 2.5FT
€ 48,000
 BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V70 2.5FT is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
3730 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5049 lb
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.14 %
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B5254T8
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
197 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5FT

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.06 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18.93 lb/hp
20.06 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
17 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
12 mpg
city
27 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
322 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
322 mi
659 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
427.8 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
427.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft