The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 45,500
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo XC70 D3
€ 50,400
 BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i Touring
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC70 D3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 525i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525i 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
63.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.01 %
BMW 525i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T5
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D3

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i Touring

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26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
26.44 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
35 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
506 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
162.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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