The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 35,600

€ 49,500

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D3 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 530d.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 530d
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 D3
BMW 530d
3799 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.11 %

General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 530d
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 530d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D5204T3
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 2900 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
161 hp
232 hp
BMW 530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 530d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d
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23.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D3
23.6 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
44 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo S80 D3
821 mi
630 mi
BMW 530d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
109.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data