The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525xd Touring (08 - 08)
€ 46,200
€ 47,100
€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 525xd Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525xd 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 525xd Touring
4123 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.33 %
General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525xd Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525xd Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D4204T5
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
179 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525xd Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd Touring
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23.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.97 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
23.03 lb/hp
20.97 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525xd Touring
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
49 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
906 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
98.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 525xd Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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
















