The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 37,800

€ 49,700

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.6
191
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.45 %

General
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
B5254T11
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
15.48 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
21 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 525d
14 mpg
city
42 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
925 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
388 mi
925 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
354.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
354.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data