The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 43,200
€ 46,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 525xi Touring.
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525xi 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 525xi Touring
4054 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.39 %
General
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T10
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
202 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
20.07 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
37 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V70 D5
680 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
131.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 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
