The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

€ 47,700
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525d
€ 39,900
 Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

ⓘ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 2.5FT DRIVe.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
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 Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.04 %
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

General

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B5254T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
228 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Performance

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
348 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
348 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
396.1 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
396.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data