The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
€ 38,800

€ 47,100

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 2.5T is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525xd 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 2.5T
BMW 525xd Touring
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
10.45 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525xd 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525xd Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B5254T10
Engine Code
M57-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
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525xd Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
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15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd 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).
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 2.5T
166.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 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