The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 525d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 46,500
€ 54,700
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 3.2 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.2 %
General
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
B6324S
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
235 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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17.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
17.3 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
21 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
382 mi
Range
805 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
382 mi
805 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
216 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).
111 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
216 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 3.2
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
