The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 59,000
€ 44,900
€ 59,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 V8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 525i.
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525i
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 V8
BMW 525i
3986 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
11.24 %
General
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525i
AS
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525i
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B8444S
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
215 hp
BMW 525i
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525i
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.82 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 525i
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
365 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
565 mi
BMW 525i
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
