The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 40,300
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) Volvo S80 2.5FT
€ 63,800
 BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800

ⓘ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 Volvo S80 2.5FT is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
73.3
82.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
6.98 %
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
B5254T8
Engine Code
B58-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
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
197 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
18.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
18.06 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
18 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
12 mpg
city
25 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
613 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
332 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
415 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data