The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 45,100
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 38,100
 Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo S80 D3
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.14 %
Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
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 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3

Performance

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D3

▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.85 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.98 lb/hp
23.85 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 525d
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 525d
669 mi
725 mi
Volvo S80 D3
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 525d
133.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data