The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 39,900
 Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d is 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe.
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
11.8 %
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)

General

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
B5254T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
228 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Performance

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
348 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
348 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
396.1 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
396.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
369 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data