The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (13 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 44,400

€ 51,300

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
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 D4
BMW 525d Touring
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
4.8 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T5
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.25 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
44 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
821 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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