The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 37,000
€ 49,300
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,300
ⓘ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 525xd Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
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 D3
BMW 525xd Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.79 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525xd Touring
B
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525xd Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D5204T3
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
161 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525xd Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
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24.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
24.95 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
43 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D3
791 mi
621 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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















