The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 56,100
€ 44,500
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 3.2.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
57.8
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
57.8 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 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.42 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
240 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.58 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
16.58 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
463 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
463 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
