The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 44,700
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo V70 D5
€ 50,600
 BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d Touring
€ 44,700
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 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
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
110.9
189.9
Blueprint BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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
4032 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.39 %
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo V70 D5
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)
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T15
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
212 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 D5
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring

Performance

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring

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19.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
19.02 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
38 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V70 D5
702 mi
621 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
127.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 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
1060 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