The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 59,400
€ 44,600
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 V8 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 525xd.
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525xd
58.8
73.3
82.9
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
58.3 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 525xd
3948 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.56 %
General
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525xd
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525xd
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
B8444S
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
311 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S80 V8
325 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525xd
Performance
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xd
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
12.69 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xd
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
365 mi
Range
649 mi
Volvo S80 V8
365 mi
649 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
225.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 V8
BMW 525xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
