The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 DRIVe (10 - 10) vs. BMW 535i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 33,400

€ 55,400

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,400
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 535i.
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
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
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
11.95 %

General
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
D4164T
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
108 hp
302 hp
BMW 535i
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo S80 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 535i
Performance
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 535i
▶ REPLAY
31.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
31.72 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S80 DRIVe
52 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 535i
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
604 mi
Volvo S80 DRIVe
967 mi
604 mi
BMW 535i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo S80 DRIVe
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 DRIVe
BMW 535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data