The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11)

€ 63,800
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 39,500
 Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11) Volvo S80 D5
€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

ⓘ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.
BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11)
111.6
191
194.3 in
Length
191 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3799 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.68 %
Volvo S80 D5 (09 - 11)

General

BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 540i
335 hp
202 hp
Volvo S80 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i
332 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5

Performance

BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5

▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
BMW 540i
11.42 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 540i
34 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 540i
613 mi
821 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 540i
130.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540i
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data