The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 44,000

€ 47,100

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 3.2 is 4.8 cm shorter, 0.1 cm wider and 2.9 cm taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
1493
1861
2106
1464
1860
2094
1861 mm
Width
1860 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1493 mm
Height
1464 mm
2835
4851
2968
4899
4851 mm
Length
4899 mm
2835 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
1731 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
2270 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2315 kg

Weight Difference:
49 kg
2.75 %

General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
B6324S
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3192 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
235 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 525d
320 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
320 NM
450 NM
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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7.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 3.2
7.37 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
406 mi
Range
713 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
255 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
539 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data