The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 35,800
€ 47,800
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 D2 ECO is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525i Touring.
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i 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
189.5
113.6
190.7
189.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
4.69 %
General
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D4204T20
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i Touring
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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33.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
33.42 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
57 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
1061 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D2 ECO
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 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
















