The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 52,200

€ 44,500

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S80 3.2.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
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
193.2
111.6
191
193.2 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.9 %

General
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B6324S5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
240 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 3.2
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
41 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
463 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data