The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 35,800

€ 53,900

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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 D2 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 D2
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
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 525d Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5423 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.6 %

General
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4204T20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 D2
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 525d Touring
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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33.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2
33.42 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V70 D2
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
805 mi
Volvo V70 D2
1012 mi
805 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V70 D2
88.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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