The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)

€ 42,700
BMW 525i (07 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 38,300
 Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09) Volvo S80 2.5FT
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 2.5FT.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW 525i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 525i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.99 %
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)

General

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT

Performance

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.25 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 525i
572 mi
362 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
380.1 kWh
BMW 525i
144 kWh
380.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5FT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data