The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 43,200
€ 58,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D5 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 D5
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 D5
BMW 540i
3823 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
General
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
D5244T4
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
182 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
21.01 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
29 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
544 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo S80 D5
544 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
164.6 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).
183.8 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
164.6 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
