The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,500

€ 48,000

€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
58.7
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
110.8
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
8.6 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D5244T5
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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26.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.06 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.44 lb/hp
20.06 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
680 mi
659 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
131.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525d 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