The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 38,800
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) Volvo V70 2.5T
€ 49,800
 BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 525d Touring
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800

ⓘ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 2.5T is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
60.9
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5335 lb
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.45 %
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)

General

Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B5254T10
Engine Code
N57-D30
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 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

▶ REPLAY
15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
166.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d 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