The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 AWD (08 - 09) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 42,200

€ 50,600

€ 42,200
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 a little. The Volvo V70 D5 is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
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
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
3896 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
4.74 %

General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 M57
D5244T4
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
182 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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21.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
21.41 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
32 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
596 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D5
596 mi
621 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
150.2 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 D5
150.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1329 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