The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)
€ 38,800
€ 42,700
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 525i.
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 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 D4
BMW 525i
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
6.97 %
General
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D4204T5
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
179 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
20.99 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
59 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1087 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S80 D4
1087 mi
572 mi
BMW 525i
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).
144 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
