The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 DRIVe (10 - 10)
€ 56,100
€ 33,400
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 DRIVe.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.91 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
108 hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 DRIVe
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.72 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
31.72 lb/hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S80 DRIVe
15 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
967 mi
Volvo S80 DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
