The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 AWD Geartronic (09 - 11)
€ 47,700

€ 44,200

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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
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
58.3 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 D5
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
3.99 %

General
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T10

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
202 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.95 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
19.95 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
621 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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