The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d (11 - 13)
€ 41,000

€ 46,100

€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S80 D4 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.6
191
116.9
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
3893 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.59 %

General
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4204T5
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
179 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
21.75 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
55 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
870 mi
Volvo S80 D4
1012 mi
870 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
88.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data