The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 58,300
€ 41,900
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3810 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.39 %
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
489 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
489 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
