The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)
€ 42,900
€ 37,200
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 D4.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.8
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.35 %
General
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.81 lb/hp
23.21 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 525d
38 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 525d
702 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 525d
127.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
