The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)

€ 48,700
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo XC70 D5
€ 46,900
 BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08) BMW 525xi Touring
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo XC70 D5 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 525xi Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
63.1
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
58.7
Blueprint BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
110.8
190.5
Blueprint BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.05 %
BMW 525xi Touring (07 - 08)

General

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi 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 525xi Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring

Performance

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi Touring

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20.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
20.08 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
639 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
639 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi Touring
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
139.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525xi 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