The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 AWD (07 - 09)
€ 56,100
€ 41,100
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3790 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.34 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.82 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
20.82 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
613 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
146.1 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
