The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T5 Powershift Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,900
€ 58,300
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 540i.
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
3719 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.77 %
General
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
B4204T7
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
237 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S80 T5
236 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T5
15.69 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo S80 T5
29 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
449 mi
Volvo S80 T5
537 mi
449 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).
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).
183.8 kWh
Volvo S80 T5
153.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T5
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
