The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T4 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 55,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 T4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 525d
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 T4
BMW 525d
3591 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.44 %
General
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 525d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
B4164T2
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
178 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S80 T4
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 525d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4
20.17 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S80 T4
36 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
659 mi
Range
837 mi
Volvo S80 T4
659 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo S80 T4
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T4
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1016 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
