The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 44,400
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 2.5T 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 525xi.
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 525xi
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 2.5T
BMW 525xi
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.82 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 525xi
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 525xi
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B5254T10
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
228 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 525xi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
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15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
15.48 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
27 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
506 mi
Range
537 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
506 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
162.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5T
BMW 525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
