The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 41,200
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) Volvo S80 T5
€ 66,800
 BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 41,200
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 T5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540d
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
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 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
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 T5
BMW 540d
3719 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
7.81 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540d
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
B4204T7
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
237 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
236 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d

Performance

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T5

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

▶ REPLAY
15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5
15.69 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
733 mi
Volvo S80 T5
537 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
153.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data