The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 61,200
€ 41,900
€ 61,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540i is 8.5 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo S80 3.2.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
1479
1868
2126
1493
1861
2106
1868 mm
Width
1861 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2106 mm
1479 mm
Height
1493 mm
2975
4936
2835
4851
4936 mm
Length
4851 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2835 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
1670 kg
Kerb Weight
1728 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.36 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
G30
Generation
AS
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
B6324S5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
3192 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
240 bhp
at 6400 rpm
BMW 540i
335 bhp
240 bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
450 NM
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
BMW 540i
450 NM
320 NM
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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4.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.2 kg/bhp
BMW 540i
4.99 kg/bhp
7.2 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 540i
43 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
650 mi
Range
489 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
489 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
600 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
