The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Touring Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 50,600

€ 57,200

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,200
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
63.1
73.3
82.9
59
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
63.1 in
Height
59 in
110.8
190.5
117.1
194.6
190.5 in
Length
194.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
4257 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5346 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
8.6 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
G31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D5244T15
Engine Code
B47-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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
212 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d Touring
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d Touring
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20.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.07 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
20.08 lb/hp
17.07 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
37 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
804 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
680 mi
804 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
131.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1455 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft










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