The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,100
€ 66,800
€ 38,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 8.5 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 1.4 cm taller than the BMW 540d.
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
1493
1861
2106
1479
1868
2126
1861 mm
Width
1868 mm
2106 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2126 mm
1493 mm
Height
1479 mm
2835
4851
2975
4936
4851 mm
Length
4936 mm
2835 mm
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
1742 kg
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2200 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2450 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
4.81 %
General
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
AS
Generation
G30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
D5204T3
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
161 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
161 bhp
316 bhp
BMW 540d
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D3
400 NM
680 NM
BMW 540d
Performance
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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10.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Volvo S80 D3
10.82 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo S80 D3
47 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 540d
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
725 mi
Range
733 mi
Volvo S80 D3
725 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D3
123.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D3
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
458 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
530 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
