The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Touring Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 52,200

€ 49,800

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.35 %

General
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525d Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B4204T11
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
BMW 525d Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.24 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
20.24 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
702 mi
BMW 525d Touring
Environmental Impact
127 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).
127.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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