The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 DPF (06 - 08) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,300
€ 66,800
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S80 D5 DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
111.6
191
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
3620 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
10.26 %
General
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
D5244T4
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
182 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
19.89 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
37 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
733 mi
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
680 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
131.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5 DPF
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
