The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,000
€ 45,100
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 3.2 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
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 3.2
BMW 525d
3816 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.51 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B6324S
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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16.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
16.24 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
669 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
133.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
