The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08)
€ 61,200
€ 38,300
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo S80 D5 DPF.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.5 in
Width
73.3 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.2 in
Height
58.8 in
117.1
194.3
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3620 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.68 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
182 hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 540i
10.99 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 540i
36 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
650 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 540i
650 mi
680 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 540i
123.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
