Car comparison

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8vsVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series (E39)

540i V8

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

Volvo S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,783cc170cu in
Length
4,775mm188in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,512mm60in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
460L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V85,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 has 14 hp more than Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 and BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V86.5 s
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8 and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series (E39)540i V8
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series (E39)540i V8VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,775 mm
188.0 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
-
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i V8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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