The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 40,200
€ 49,800
€ 40,200
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
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 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
3730 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
337 lb
8.29 %
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 automatic 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
B5254T8
Engine Code
N57-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
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
18.93 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
23 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
418 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
418 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
197 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
197 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 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
1296 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
