The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 63,800
€ 35,700
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D3
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 D3
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.3 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D3
G30
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
134 hp
Volvo S80 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D3
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
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11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
1012 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
