The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Touring (07 - 10)
€ 46,300
€ 45,800
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 1.1 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
189.5
113.6
190.7
189.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
4004 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.47 %
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
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 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
144 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
18.89 lb/hp
19.72 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
38 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo V70 D5
702 mi
680 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).
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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
127.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 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


















