The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)
€ 55,000
€ 38,800
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D4.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
117.1
194.3
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2 %
General
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 525d
228 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 525d
16.15 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 525d
48 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
1087 mi
BMW 525d
837 mi
1087 mi
Volvo S80 D4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 525d
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
