The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 3.2 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 41,400
€ 50,700
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 530xd.
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 530xd
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
58.3 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 530xd
3666 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.57 %
General
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 530xd
AS
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 530xd
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
235 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 3.2
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 530xd
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
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15.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
15.6 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
423 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
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).
144 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
195.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 3.2
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
