The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 44,000
€ 55,000
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.2
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
111.6
191
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
3816 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.51 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
G30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B6324S
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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16.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
16.24 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
22 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
406 mi
Range
837 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
406 mi
837 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
202.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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