The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 38,000

€ 48,400

€ 38,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 T4F is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo V70 T4F
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 T4F
BMW 525d Touring
3805 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.44 %

General
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B4164T2
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 T4F
178 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V70 T4F
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 525d Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4F
21.38 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V70 T4F
24 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
444 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo V70 T4F
444 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
310.4 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).
141.9 kWh
Volvo V70 T4F
310.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 T4F
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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