The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 41,400
€ 50,900
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.6
191
116.9
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
3666 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.35 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
B6324S
Engine Code
N47-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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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15.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.6 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
23 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
423 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
195.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
