The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D3 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 45,500
€ 46,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 0.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm wider and 11.3 cm taller than the BMW 525xi Touring.
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
1604
1861
2106
1491
1846
2036
1861 mm
Width
1846 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1604 mm
Height
1491 mm
2815
4838
2886
4843
4838 mm
Length
4843 mm
2815 mm
Wheelbase
2886 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
1931 kg
Kerb Weight
1795 kg
2400 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2320 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
7.04 %
General
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
B
Generation
E61
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T5
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
161 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525xi Touring
420 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D3
420 NM
270 NM
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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11.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 kg/bhp
Volvo XC70 D3
11.99 kg/bhp
8.35 kg/bhp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
42 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
639 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
639 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
139.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D3
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
575 L
Boot Capacity
500 L









1600 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1650 L




















