The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 36,600
Volvo S80 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S80 T4F
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 36,600
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 T4F is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
73.3
82.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo S80 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
3618 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Volvo S80 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
10.34 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
B4164T2
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 T4F
178 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 T4F
177 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T4F

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
20.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T4F
20.33 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S80 T4F
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
453 mi
Range
733 mi
Volvo S80 T4F
453 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
304.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 T4F
304.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 T4F
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data