The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530i (07 - 10)
€ 38,800

€ 46,500

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 530i.
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 530i
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 530i
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.8 %

General
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 530i
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 530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
179 hp
268 hp
BMW 530i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 530i
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 530i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530i
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20.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
20.99 lb/hp
13.2 lb/hp
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 530i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
59 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 530i
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1087 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo S80 D4
1087 mi
551 mi
BMW 530i
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 530i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data