The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)

€ 47,500
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 37,900
 Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09) Volvo S80 2.5T
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘ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 2.5T.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
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 Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.91 %
Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)

General

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
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 2.5T
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5T

Performance

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5T

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
468 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
468 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 2.5T
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