The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 41,000
€ 56,100
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 540i.
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 540i
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 540i
3893 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.31 %
General
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
D4204T5
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
179 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 D4
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 540i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
21.75 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
55 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 540i
46 mpg
city
15 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo S80 D4
1012 mi
414 mi
BMW 540i
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).
198.9 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
88.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D4
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
