The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 47,500
€ 44,000
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 3.2
58.3
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
58.3 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 3.2
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3816 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.63 %
General
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 3.2
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
235 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 3.2
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.24 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
16.24 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
22 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
406 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
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).
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).
202.8 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
