The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)
€ 42,700
€ 38,800
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D4
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 D4
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.97 %
General
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D4
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 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.25 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
1087 mi
BMW 525i
572 mi
1087 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 525i
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
