The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)

€ 47,500
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 525i
€ 41,900
 Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13) Volvo S80 T5
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘ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 T5.
BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 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 Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.93 %
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13)

General

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
237 hp
Volvo S80 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 T5

Performance

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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 T5

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
524 mi
Range
537 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
537 mi
Volvo S80 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525i
Volvo S80 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data