The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13)

€ 45,300
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 34,300
 Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13) Volvo S80 T4
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525i is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo S80 T4.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13)
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.3 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3563 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
4.94 %
Volvo S80 T4 (10 - 13)

General

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
178 hp
Volvo S80 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4

Performance

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4

▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.43 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
659 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
659 mi
Volvo S80 T4
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
125 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1045 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data