The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 2.4D AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
€ 43,800

€ 47,100

€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 XC70 2.4D is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 525xd Touring.
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
58.7 in
110.8
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
3988 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
1.94 %

General
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D5244T5
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
161 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo XC70 2.4D
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 2.4D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
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24.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 2.4D
24.77 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 2.4D
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo XC70 2.4D
580 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 XC70 2.4D
154.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 2.4D
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1303 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