The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 35,700
Volvo S80 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13) Volvo S80 D2
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

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 D2.
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)
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 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3646 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.62 %
Volvo S80 D2 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)

General

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
113 hp
Volvo S80 D2
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D2

Performance

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D2

 REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.27 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
32.27 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S80 D2
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
967 mi
Volvo S80 D2
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1027 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data