The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,600
€ 47,800
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 525i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525i 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 D5
BMW 525i Touring
4224 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
11.01 %
General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D5244T15
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i Touring
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
42 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 525i Touring
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
777 mi
551 mi
BMW 525i Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 525i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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















