The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

€ 45,800
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 525xd
€ 37,800
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525xd 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 2.5FT DRIVe.
BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
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 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
8.79 %
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

General

BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B5254T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
228 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Performance

BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

 REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.48 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.94 lb/hp
15.48 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
26 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
388 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
354.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
354.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
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