The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 35,700
Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13) Volvo S80 D3
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 525d
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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 D3 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
Volvo S80 D3 (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.89 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D5204T7
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
134 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d

Performance

Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D3

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
27.89 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
55 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
853 mi
Volvo S80 D3
1012 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 D3
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data