The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 35,900
€ 48,200
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
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
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
3940 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.45 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5204T7
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.4 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
52 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo V70 D3
967 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
162.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
92.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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
