The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Touring (13 - 17)
€ 48,500

€ 49,900

€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 D5 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
BMW 525d Touring
4224 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
4.76 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5244T15
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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19.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.92 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
44 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
836 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
821 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
109.1 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1045 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