The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,200
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13) Volvo S80 T5
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 540i.
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
73.3
82.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i 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 540i 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 540i
3719 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.99 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
B4204T7
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
237 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 T5

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
29 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
537 mi
Range
650 mi
Volvo S80 T5
537 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data