The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.0 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 49,100

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 2.0 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 530i.
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
58.3 in
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
3366 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.69 %

General
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204S4
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo S80 2.0
143 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo S80 2.0
136 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
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23.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.0
23.54 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S80 2.0
28 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 530i
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo S80 2.0
524 mi
518 mi
BMW 530i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo S80 2.0
157.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.0
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data