The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,300
€ 44,900
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 2.5FT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 525i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 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 2.5FT
BMW 525i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.56 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B5254T8
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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18.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
18.06 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
18 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
332 mi
565 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
415 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
415 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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