The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Touring (10 - 11)
€ 41,100

€ 47,600

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
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
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
4017 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5324 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
0.99 %

General
Volvo V70 D5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5244T10
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
202 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
310 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
19.89 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V70 D5
805 mi
690 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
111 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).
129.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
111 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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