The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)

€ 44,400
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) BMW 525xi
€ 38,300
 Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08) Volvo S80 D5 DPF
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 525xi 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 525xi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
72.7
80.2
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)
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 525xi (07 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 525xi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.42 %
Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)

General

BMW 525xi
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 525xi
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 525xi
215 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5 DPF

Performance

BMW 525xi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5 DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.43 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 525xi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
680 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 525xi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data