The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,500
€ 63,800
€ 44,500
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 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 540i
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 540i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.87 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 540i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
B6324S5
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
240 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
240 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 540i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
16.58 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
25 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
463 mi
Range
613 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
463 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
178.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
