The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 47,500
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 34,500
 Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S80 T4F
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 T4F.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
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 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3563 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.04 %
Volvo S80 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
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 T4F
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T4F

Performance

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4F

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S80 T4F
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
483 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
483 mi
Volvo S80 T4F
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).
285.2 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
285.2 kWh
Volvo S80 T4F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T4F
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