The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 DPF Geartronic (06 - 08)
€ 47,500
€ 40,400
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 D5 DPF.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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 D5 DPF
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.48 %
General
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
596 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
150.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
