The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 45,800
€ 59,400
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘ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 V8.
BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
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 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3948 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2 %
General
BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
BMW 525xd
194 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
BMW 525xd
295 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
19.94 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 525xd
34 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW 525xd
630 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
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).
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).
225.5 kWh
BMW 525xd
141.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
