The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 38,800
€ 55,000
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
111.6
191
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2 %
General
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
D4204T5
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
179 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
20.99 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
59 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1087 mi
Range
837 mi
Volvo S80 D4
1087 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
