The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 43,900
€ 57,200
€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 D4 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.1 in
Height
59 in
110.8
190.5
117.1
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
4087 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
4.8 %
General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D4204T5
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
179 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d Touring
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22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
22.83 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
53 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
49 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
989 mi
Range
804 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
989 mi
804 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
90.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
















