The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 37,600

€ 51,300

€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V70 D3 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
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 D3
BMW 525d Touring
3951 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.81 %

General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5204T7
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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29.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
29.49 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
52 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo V70 D3
967 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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