The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 T6 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,900
€ 61,200
€ 48,900
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 T6 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 540i
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 T6
BMW 540i
3836 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.01 %
General
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 540i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
B6304T2
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
281 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 T6
281 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo S80 T6
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 540i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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13.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 T6
13.65 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S80 T6
21 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
385 mi
Range
650 mi
Volvo S80 T6
385 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
214 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo S80 T6
214 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 T6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
