The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 50,300
€ 41,400
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 530xi 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 3.2.
BMW 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
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 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3666 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.88 %
General
BMW 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B6324S

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 530xi
268 hp
235 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 530xi
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.6 lb/hp
BMW 530xi
14.23 lb/hp
15.6 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 530xi
29 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 530xi
537 mi
423 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
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).
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).
195.2 kWh
BMW 530xi
153.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 530xi
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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