BMW 525i vs Volvo S80
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Volvo S80
Overview
| Spec | BMW 525i525i | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 525i | T5 Drive-E |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 525i525i | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,500 | $43,450 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 525i525i | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 525i525i | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 240 hp (best) |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 525i525i | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 3,900 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lbs (best) | 3,719 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in (best) | 111.6 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 73.3 in (best) |
| Height | 57.8 in | 58.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 525i525i | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 525i | Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 525i $43,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 Drive-E $43,450 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | T5 Drive-E Platinum $48,375 MSRP |