The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 AWD Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,200
€ 50,400
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400
ⓘ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 525i Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525i 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 525i Touring
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.65 %
General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T4
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
182 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
21.62 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
29 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo V70 D5
537 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
166.6 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).
162.9 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
166.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft
