The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14)
€ 66,800
€ 38,800
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 D4.
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.8
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
117.1
194.3
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.89 %
General
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
179 hp
Volvo S80 D4
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
1087 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
1087 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
