The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 525xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 52,200
€ 49,100
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 525xi Touring.
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi 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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T11
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi Touring
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.61 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
16.05 lb/hp
18.61 lb/hp
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 525xi Touring
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
649 mi
518 mi
BMW 525xi 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
127 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 525xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 525xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
