The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 58,300
€ 46,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 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
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
212 hp
Volvo S80 D5
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
713 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
713 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
