The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,700

€ 50,600

€ 43,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600
ⓘ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 D4 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 525d 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 D4
BMW 525d Touring
4087 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %

General
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D4204T5
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
179 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D4
22.83 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D4
50 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D4
925 mi
621 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 D4
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 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