The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 2.5T Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 50,900
€ 39,500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 525d is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 2.5T.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
58.8 in
116.9
192.9
111.6
191
192.9 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.08 %
General
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B5254T10

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
228 hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5T
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5T
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
453 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
453 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 2.5T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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