The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 42,700
€ 35,700
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D3
57.8
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
57.8 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 525i
Volvo S80 D3
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.5 %
General
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D3
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
134 hp
Volvo S80 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D3
154 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.25 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 525i
572 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D3
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 525i
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
