The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13)

€ 45,500
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 41,000
 Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13) Volvo S80 D5
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D5.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13)
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2 %
Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13)

General

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
212 hp
Volvo S80 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5

Performance

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5

▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
946 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
946 mi
Volvo S80 D5
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data