The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 52,200

€ 40,900

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.79 %

General
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D5244T10

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
202 hp
Volvo S80 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S80 D5
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.12 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
18.12 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
649 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
649 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
137.9 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
137.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data